Director of Maintenance

Environmental Services Director

Responsible for planning, organizing, staffing, directing, coordinating, reporting, budgeting, and physical management of the Maintenance, Laundry, and housekeeping department's employees and equipment in a way that maximizes cleanliness and order throughout the building and assures laundry services for both resident clothing and facility linen are maintained.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma is preferred.
• Some business and personnel management training is also preferred.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing, electricity, heating and air-conditioning. Licensure or certification in any of these areas a plus.
• Knowledge of OSHA and IDPH Regulations relevant to housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance.

Job duties:

• Obtain staff by recruiting, interviewing, and verifying references in order to employ the number and kinds of personnel needed.
• Supervise scheduling of sufficient staff to ensure uninterrupted service to the facility and residents at all times.
• Supervise purchasing, storage, and distribution of all housekeeping, cleaning, and laundry supplies.
• Oversee all fire, disaster, and evacuation drills for all shifts.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Administrator.
• Work as weekend Supervisor as part of Department head monthly rotation.
• Be on call seven (7) days a week, 24 hours a day to troubleshoot in any and all kinds of emergencies or urgent repairs.
• Schedule and oversee all life safety required inspections, fire alarm, sprinkler, generator etc.
• Maintain all housekeeping, laundry, dietary, HVAC, and facility equipment in operating condition.

Job Type: Full-time