Director of Environmental Services in New Bedford, MA at Hathaway Manor Extended Care Facility

Company: Berkshire Medical Center, Inc.
Location: New Bedford
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Director of Environmental Services in New Bedford, MA at Hathaway Manor Extended Care Facility Hathaway Manor Extended Care Facility has been part of the New Bedford community since 1989, providing short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing care on Cape Cod.

Many of our award-winning staff have been with Hathaway Manor for decades, giving families confidence in our consistent, compassionate, dedicated care. Job Description The Director of Environmental Services supervises maintenance, housekeeping and laundry employees to ensure compliance with facility standards and applicable regulations. Responsibilities:

• Oversees all aspects of the physical plant: mechanically, structurally, and cleanliness/presentation - inside and out.
• Maintains laundry facilities and assures resident linen is distributed based on resident needs.
• Understands and maintains the boilers, burners and pneumatic temperature control systems.
• Assures the heat and hot water systems are maintained at the proper temperatures.
• Communicates the need for and plans for new equipment. Maintains all existing equipment.
• Understands and applies Federal, State and Local, safety, sanitary and health codes for laundry, housekeeping, plumbing, electrical and maintenance systems.
• Orders maintenance materials and equipment and housekeeping and laundry supplies in accordance with budgets.--
• Secures the assistance of outside professionals, as needed, to properly maintain the physical plant.
• Recruits, hires, trains, and supervises all housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance personnel.
• Develops and coordinates the scheduling of work hours, personnel and work assignments in accordance with the budget.
• Organizes and implements a schedule for routine maintenance of essential equipment.
• Ensures appropriate communication systems within the department, between shifts and between departments so all staff are knowledgeable about the day to day strategies and overall goals. Job Requirements
  • High School diploma or equivalent and driver's license required.
  • 1-2 years previous supervisory experience in housekeeping and/or laundry preferred.
  • 3-5 years of general building maintenance required, including knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, preventative and general repairs.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, in writing, as well as verbally.
  • Ability to work beyond normal working hours, including weekends, when necessary.--
  • Ability to work in all weather conditions.
  • Working knowledge of basic computer applications.
  • Working knowledge of Life Safety Codes for Long Term Care and NFPA preferred.
  • Ability to manage people and budgets.
  • Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, patients/residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
  • Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult patients/residents.

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