Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Establish and/or maintain departmental procedures that support the necessary operational functions for the Environmental Services Department.
Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the Environmental Services Department along with its programs and activities.
Develop and maintain written departmental policies and procedures, assisting staff, residents, visitors, government agencies, etc., in their understanding and fulfillment. Coordinate department services and activities.
Establish a preventive maintenance program. Manage the preventative maintenance program ensuring that equipment is kept in good working condition. Notify Administrator/Executive Director for capital needs.
Assure the continued ability to provide a clean, safe, and comfortable environment. Ensure outside services are properly completed/supervised in accordance with contracts/work orders. Delegate a responsible staff member to act in your behalf when absent from the community. Make daily rounds to assure department's proper completion of duties. Maintain a productive working relationship with other department personnel.
Serve on various community committees (i.e., Infection Control, Safety, MDQI, Staff, Departmental, etc.), and provide written/oral reports of the environmental services and activities as required by the Committee's guidelines or direction, evaluating and implementing departmental recommendations.
Maintain department budget, place orders for equipment and supplies as necessary.
Determine departmental staffing requirements and assist in the recruitment, interviewing, and selection of personnel for the Community or Department.
Monitor department work hours (including vacation and holiday schedules), personnel (if applicable), work assignments, etc., to ensure proper workflow and adequate staffing levels in compliance with state minimum regulations and sanctuary budgeted PPD hours.
Evaluate, develop, mentor, coach, counsel and discipline department staff. Supports community personnel from other departments through coaching and mentoring to help achieve optimum standard of excellence. Addresses issues of concern through courageous conversation and notifies department manager of any interactions requiring attention.
Participate in community surveys and when necessary develop a plan of correction for department deficiencies.
May be asked to transport residents in a company vehicle to and from appointments, shopping, etc.
Manage and oversee the community's safety protection and prevention, fire protection and prevention, and material safety data sheets (MSDS). Provide and oversee hazardous material education and accountability.
Ensure the containers of hazardous chemicals in the department are properly labeled and stored. Ensure disinfecting and decontamination supplies are EPA approved. 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 being sent for repair or decontamination. Ensure all department policies and procedures identify appropriate safety precautions and equipment to use when performing tasks that could result in bodily injury.
Ensure a stock level of supplies required by Environmental Services, reporting equipment or community damage to the Administrator/Executive Director and recommending equipment and supply needs. Make periodic rounds to check equipment, supply rooms, and work areas, assuring necessary equipment is available and in working order.
Manage and oversee the outside grounds of the community. Assure grounds are maintained such as removal of snow, leaves etc., as well as the third party contractors that may be employed to take care of the grounds.
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.
Oversee all aspects of maintaining the community, performing minor repairs and coordinating major repairs and renovations, seeking quotes, interviewing third party contractors. Evaluates maintenance services provided by third party vendors.
Respect resident rights, including maintaining the confidentiality of all resident care information, knocking before entering a resident's room, honor the residents' personal and property rights, informing the resident when it is necessary to move his/her personal possessions during cleaning procedures, and reporting complaints of missing property to your supervisor.
Must function independently, make independent decisions, demonstrate flexibility, personal integrity and ability to work effectively with residents and personnel.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or its equivalent. Applicable trade school education or associates degree preferred.
Must have a minimum four years demonstrated experience as a healthcare mechanic. Successful completion of a MECH Senior Certified Mechanic Test preferred.
Must be knowledgeable of boilers, compressors, generators, etc., as well as various mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.
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.
Must possess the ability to plan and carry out programs in repair, new construction, and equipment installation.
Previous experience working in long-term care or with the geriatric population preferred
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.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran