Environmental Services Manager - Foxview Retirement

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Diploma in Building Environmental Systems or equivalent experience

Background:

Minimum of three years’ related experience, preferable in health care industry;

Must have a good understanding and knowledge of physical plant, HVAC, plumbing, electricity, housekeeping and laundry procedures, etc;

Knowledge of business equipment and computer applications, such as MS Office, payroll processing software, etc;

Bilingualism in French and English preferred.

Personal Requirements:

Work as part of a team;

Capable of adapting to different situations and change;

Keen interest in working with seniors.

FUNCTIONS:

Plans, develops, organizes, implements and evaluates overall quality of maintenance, housekeeping and laundry services;

Responsible for general maintenance and repair of building, grounds, equipment and furnishings;

Required to maintain the mechanical, electrical and fire safety systems;

Schedule and perform routine and preventive maintenance;

Complete daily rounds of the building and grounds to identify areas of concern;

Responsible for all aspects of human resources within the Environmental Services department including: interviewing, hiring, training and performance evaluation of staff;

Ensures all staff are knowledgeable of and aware of the regulations, policies and procedures and follow them as outlines;

Holds regular department meetings;

Chairs the Joint Health and Safety Committee and ensures compliance with the Act;

Oversees contractor work ensuring it is completed to agreed specifications;

Assist General Manager in developing and maintaining the departmental budget;

Completes audits as required;

Responsible for delivery of orientation and training program in accordance with RHA and other legislative bodies.