Environmental Services Director

Summary: Directs environmental services at the facility to ensure clean, safe, orderly, and attractive conditions of establishment by performing the following duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.
Other duties may be assigned.
Establishes standards and procedures for work of housekeeping, laundry and maintenance staff.
Develops, evaluates, implements, and revises polices and procedures for department that maximize the control and prevention of infections.
Plans, develops, and implements in-service education programs.
Plans work schedules and assigns work to staff to ensure adequate service and coverage.
Conducts staff meetings to discuss new or modified procedures within department.
Plans, prepares, and administers annual department budget.
Researches and selects equipment and supplies for department.
Coordinates activities of department with other departments within facility.
Plans and arranges for conference, luncheon, banquet, and meeting setups.
Serves on various committees.
Inspects and evaluates physical and sanitation conditions of facility.
Makes recommendations for painting, repairs, furnishings, relocation of equipment, and reallocation of space.
Periodically inventories supplies and equipment.
Investigates new and improved cleaning instruments and methods.
*Maintain the confidentiality of all resident, staff and organization information.
Supervisory Responsibilities Directly supervises employees in the Housekeeping, Laundry and Maintenance Department.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience Associate's degree (A.
A.
) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Other Qualifications Must have experience in plumbing, electrical, building projects and general building maintenance.
Why work at Shepherd of the Valley? Shepherd of the Valley (SOV) offers a wide range of benefits as part of you total compensation package.
Choose from top medical and dental insurance programs; plan for your future with tax-deferred investing with SOV retirement options; enjoy generous paid holidays and time off; and protect yourself and your family with life and long-term disability insurance.
Here are some highlights of our compensation plan.
Annual Performance Reviews Insurance - Medical, dental, eye and prescription drug coverage are available to eligible employees.
SOV offers a fully paid $10,000 life insurance benefit.
Flexible Spending Plan - SOV offers a flexible spending account that allows you to pay certain medical expenses as well as child care on a pre-tax basis.
Paid Time Off - SOV employees begin accumulating paid time off (PTO) hours immediately.
Paid Holidays - SOV recognizes 7 paid holidays; those who work a holiday are paid double time.
In the third year of service all employees are paid for their birthday.
Retirement - Employees are eligible to participate in SOV's 403(b) tax deferred annuity from their first day.
Education Support - SOV's Professional Development Scholarship awards $1,000 each year to employees pursuing further education in their field.
Additional Perks and Bonuses - SOV employees are eligible for discounts at local businesses.
Employees of the month are recognized with a bonus.
Recruitment bonuses for staff and residents are awarded.
A quarterly wellness bonus is awarded for participating in a health and wellness check.
After 3 years, employees receive an ongoing longevity bonus.
Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Retirement Inc.
is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law.