Regional Environmental Services Director (Regional Maintenance Director

Regional Environmental Services Director

Regional Environmental Services Director is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of your region's communities' physical plant. This role includes regional responsibilities, providing support and ensuring compliance for other Environmental Service Directors within the assigned region. S(he) oversees the general operations of maintenance and housekeeping to ensure that the community and resident apartments are maintained in a safe, clean, and comfortable manner.

S(he) assumes responsibility for the overall cleanliness, sanitation, safety and organization of the physical plant of the facility. As a Department Head in the community, the Environmental Services Director is also responsible for communication and coordination with maintenance and housekeeping staff including the direct oversight of recruiting, hiring, scheduling, coaching and counseling, and monitoring of performance.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of environmental service operations within the Ohio senior living communities.
• Develop and implement cleaning protocols, schedules, and procedures to maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment for residents, staff, and visitors.
• Oversight in assuring effective management of the environmental service team, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, including OSHA, EPA, and state health department standards.
• Assure inventory levels of cleaning supplies and equipment, ensuring adequate stock and budgetary compliance are managed and maintained
• Assure strong quality assurance programs to measure and improve the effectiveness of environmental service operations.
• Analyze performance metrics and feedback to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Stay informed about industry trends, best practices, and regulatory changes related to environmental services management.
• Provide guidance, support, and training to Environmental Service Directors in other senior living communities across Ohio.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections to ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with regional and corporate leadership to develop and implement best practices for environmental service management including capital expense projects
• Serve as a resource for Environmental Service Directors, offering expertise and assistance in resolving operational challenges and maintaining compliance.
• Provides performance feedback to staff and monitors performance to ensure high quality services are being delivered consistently.
• Assure department staffing schedules are to standard and within budgeted hours.
• Performs general maintenance work (light, electrical, painting, carpentry, etc.) when needed.
• Aware and knowledgeable of the federal and state laws and regulations regarding assisted living/memory care, including the state's fire safety code; ensures and maintains regulatory compliance with all such regulations.
• Understand HVAC and can operate and maintain equipment.
• Replenishes and maintains supply levels in work areas.
• Assures all tools, work areas, and equipment are clean, in proper working order, and properly stored.
• Assures that the facility and all equipment are properly maintained for resident comfort and convenience.
• Consistently and routinely maintains and repairs equipment and documents any hazardous conditions.
• Routinely replaces light bulbs, exit lights, room call lights, etc. where needed.
• Conducts daily inspections of buildings, grounds and equipment to determine necessary maintenance and repairs.
• Maintains drawings and plans on file for the community. Maintains a file of manufacturer's instructions and warranty information on all equipment.
• Supervises safety and fire protection and prevention programs by inspecting work areas and equipment at least weekly.
• Directs staff and residents in the event of a fire or other emergency.
• Assures that personnel follow established safety practices (OSHA) and maintain the organization of the physical plant of the facility.
• Responsible for maintaining the general appearance of the building including but not limited to, assisting and cleaning up after events and general clean up during scheduled shift, arranging furniture on an ongoing basis.
• Maintains a preventative maintenance log on all mechanical systems.
• Oversees and supervises landscape and know removal contractors to ensure quality work
• Establishes and manages a preventative maintenance schedule.
• Establishes and maintains an effective work-order system.
• Ensures a preventative maintenance log on all mechanical systems is maintained and kept current.
• Keeps track of monthly budget (supplies and purchased services) and works with Executive Director to ensure budget goals are achieved.
• Monitors and minimizes overtime usage within the department. Develops staffing plans to address overtime concerns as needed.
• Participates in in-services as required by…