Director of Environmental Services

Company: Trinity Health Senior Communities
Location: South Bend
Posted on: November 16, 2024

Job Description:

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day ShiftDescription:MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. High school diploma or its equivalent. Applicable trade school education or associates degree preferred.
2. Must have a minimum four years demonstrated experience as a healthcare mechanic and successful completion of
a MECH Senior Certified Mechanic Test.
3. Must be knowledgeable of boilers, compressors, generators, etc., as well as various mechanical, electrical and
plumbing systems.
4. Must have the ability to read and interpret blueprints. Must be knowledgeable in building codes and safety
regulations. Must be trained in the operation of laundry equipment, practices, and procedures. Must be licensed in
accordance with current applicable standards, codes, labor laws, etc.
5. Must possess the ability to plan and carry out programs in repair, new construction, and equipment installation.
6. Previous experience working in long-term care or with the geriatric population preferred
7. Supervisory experience preferred.
8. Must lead by example and possess superior customer service skills and professionalism
9. Flexibility to adapt too ongoing change and work in a fast-paced, customer driven environment.
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10. Interpersonal skills to drive collaboration, commitment and productivity when working with cross-functional
teams, customers and end users.
11. Self-starter, highly motivated with high energy level.
12. Demonstrates superior written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
13. Basic to intermediate proficiency with Microsoft product suite (MS Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.); basic
knowledge and experience with electronic mail and calendaring system in PC LAN environment. Ability to type
with speed and accuracy.
14. Possesses a high degree of personal accountability, responsibility and independent decision making abilities with
the skills to plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures
of the organization.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS1. Know, understand, incorporate, and demonstrate the Mission, Vision, Values and Guiding Behaviors of TrinityHealth and Trinity Senior Living Communities in behaviors, practices, and decisions.2. Consistently demonstrate (leads by example) Sanctuary Values to all internal and external customers (residents,visitors, volunteers, and associates.) Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, propagating a calmenvironment throughout the community. Actively participates / intervenes with direct care as needed and as a rolemodel in ongoing Sanctuary Training of personnel.3. Execute assignments in a culture that is shared and collaborative across all divisions within TSLC.4. Establish and/or maintain departmental procedures that support the necessary operational functions for theEnvironmental Services Department.5. Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the Environmental Services Department along with itsprograms and activities.6. Develop and maintain written departmental policies and procedures, assisting staff, residents, visitors, governmentagencies, etc., in their understanding and fulfillment. Coordinate department services and activities.7. Establish a preventive maintenance program. Manage the preventative maintenance program ensuring thatequipment is kept in good working condition. Notify Administrator/Executive Director for capital needs.8. Assure the continued ability to provide a clean, safe, and comfortable environment. Ensure outside services areproperly completed/supervised in accordance with contracts/work orders. Delegate a responsible staff member toact in your behalf when absent from the community. Make daily rounds to assure department's proper completionof duties. Maintain a productive working relationship with other department personnel.9. Serve on various community committees (i.e., Infection Control, Safety, MDQI, Staff, Departmental, etc.), andprovide written/oral reports of the environmental services and activities as required by the Committee's guidelinesor direction, evaluating and implementing departmental recommendations.10. Maintain department budget, place orders for equipment and supplies as necessary.11. Determine departmental staffing requirements and assist in the recruitment, interviewing, and selection ofpersonnel for the Community or Department.12. Monitor department work hours (including vacation and holiday schedules), personnel (if applicable), workassignments, etc., to ensure proper workflow and adequate staffing levels in compliance with state minimumregulations and sanctuary budgeted PPD hours.13. Evaluate, develop, mentor, coach, counsel and discipline department staff. Supports community personnel fromother departments through coaching and mentoring to help achieve optimum standard of excellence. Addressesissues of concern through courageous conversation and notifies department manager of any interactions requiringattention.14. Participate in community surveys and when necessary develop a plan of correction for department deficiencies.15. May be asked to transport residents in a company vehicle to and from appointments, shopping, etc.16. Manage and oversee the community's safety protection and prevention, fire protection and prevention, andmaterial safety data sheets (MSDS). Provide and oversee hazardous material education and accountability. Ensurethe containers of hazardous chemicals in the department are properly labeled and stored. Ensure disinfecting anddecontamination supplies are EPA approved.17. Ensure appropriate personal protective equipment is available and easily accessible to all department personnel.Ensure equipment contaminated with blood or other infectious material is proper labeled or tagged before beingsent for repair or decontamination. Ensure all department policies and procedures identify appropriate safetyprecautions and equipment to use when performing tasks that could result in bodily injury.18. Ensure a stock level of supplies required by Environmental Services, reporting equipment or community damageto the Administrator/Executive Director and recommending equipment and supply needs. Make periodic roundsto check equipment, supply rooms, and work areas, assuring necessary equipment is available and in workingorder.19. Manage and oversee the outside grounds of the community. Assure grounds are maintained such as removal ofsnow, leaves etc., as well as the third party contractors that may be employed to take care of the grounds.20. Assist in preparing and planning the department's budget, making adjustments where necessary. Maintain current,written records of department expenditures, including financial records and cost reports.21. Oversee all aspects of maintaining the community, performing minor repairs and coordinating major repairs andrenovations, seeking quotes, interviewing third party contractors. Evaluates maintenance services provided bythird party vendors.22. Respect resident rights, including maintaining the confidentiality of all resident care information, knocking beforeentering a resident's room, honor the residents' personal and property rights, informing the resident when it isnecessary to move his/her personal possessions during cleaning procedures, and reporting complaints of missingproperty to your supervisor.23. Must function independently, make independent decisions, demonstrate flexibility, personal integrity and ability towork effectively with residents and personnel.24. Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordancewith the community policies and procedures.25. Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, TSLC CorporateIntegrity Program, Code of Ethics, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in amanner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior.PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIRMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS1. Must be able to adapt to frequently changing work parameters.2. Must be able to see, hear and smell or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so thatthe requirements of this position can be fully met.3. Primarily works inside with frequent kneeling, crouching, reaching, lifting, sitting, walking, bending and lifting.Must be able to push, pull, move and or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 3 - feet and beable to push, pull, move and or carry such weight a minimum distance of 10 feet. May be necessary to assist in theevacuation of residents in emergency situations.

• Physical mobility that includes movement from place to place.
• Physical agility, that includes ability to maneuver body while in place.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers.
• Coordination, including eye-hand, hand-foot.Must possess the above ability with or without the use of prosthetics that will enable adequate functionality so thatthe requirements of this position can be fully met.4. Subject to exposure to noise, infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc. including TB, HIV, HEP B viruses. Maybe subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.5. Must be able to speak, read and write the English language in an understandable manner.6. Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and at times hostile individualswithin the community. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors,government agencies/personnel and the general public.7. Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the work place.8. Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.9. Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this community, which include a medicaland physical examination.10. May be required to work beyond normal working hours, on weekends and other positions temporarily whennecessary and may be subject to call back during emergency conditions. May be required to work on shifts otherthen those which originally hired.Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law. Associated topics: administrative, administrative assistant, assistant, associate, beverage, facilities, food, operations director, records management, staff

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