Director of Environment Care

Job Title Director of Environment of Care (EOC) Department Maintenance/Housekeeping Reports To Chief Executive Officer Positions Supervised Maintenance Personnel and Housekeeping Personnel FLSA Status Non-Exempt Salary Hourly Date Posted August 12, 2025 Position Summary The Director of Environment Care is responsible for the management of the Facility’s Maintenance, Housekeeping and serves as the Safety Officer training all personnel on safety procedures and ensuring the proper use of all equipment and machinery in Maintenance, Housekeeping and Security. The Director of Environment Care is responsible for maintaining all electrical and mechanical systems in good repair and for ensuring that Facility fire and safety practices are in accordance with the established policy and adherence to all state and local building and fire codes and Joint Commission standards. Workdays/Hours The regular work week is Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 4:00 pm. Twenty‑four (24) hour on‑call status. Must be able to flex schedule to meet the needs of the facility and to respond immediately when called in. Performance Expectations Function with minimal supervision as Director of Environment Care, ensuring the Facility meets standards according to Life Safety Code, JCAHO, state and other regulatory bodies, including safety inspections and performing all Life Safety Drills as required. Develop a stable, competent workforce: schedule, lead, instruct, direct and discipline maintenance and housekeeping staff, encouraging personal growth through periodic evaluation and review. Manage utility costs, prepare budget reports for planning, expenditures, cost analysis of the maintenance, housekeeping and maintain acceptable per patient day cost. Inspect and identify the need for and execute corrective and preventive maintenance by performing, instructing and assigning preventive maintenance duties to maintenance and housekeeping workforce to include inside and outdoor Facility and equipment, maintaining a high‑quality standard of cleanliness and safety throughout the Facility and grounds. Maintain a professional and productive work atmosphere by interacting and communicating in a manner that promotes cooperation and teamwork with Directors of all disciplines, staff from all departments, residents, guardians and visitors, adhering to the professional code of ethics and the organization’s policies and procedures, including confidentiality, patient and staff safety, rights, comfort, and respect of cultural and religious differences. Attend all Management Team Meetings, Executive Leadership Meetings and work groups as designated. Enter enthusiastically into facility activities, safety programs and committees. Instill trust, security and satisfaction through demonstrations of competence and willingness to serve. Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that promotes cooperation and teamwork with coworkers, supervisors, patients and visitors. Adhere to the organization’s policies, procedures and code of ethics and treat residents and staff with dignity and respect. Maintain a safe work environment by following safety practices within the facility and reporting safety concerns to the Executive Director. Perform other duties related to the position description. Required Knowledge, Skills, Education Knowledge of principles and practices regarding infection control and safety. Ability to manage budgets and provide a comfortable, clean and safe environment of care for residents and staff. Age Requirement At least twenty‑one (21) years of age. Education and/or Experience High School diploma or GED. Four years’ experience in maintenance of electrical and mechanical equipment including air conditioning. Two years’ management experience. Two years’ experience in Housekeeping. Continuing education and related certifications with a bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Valid Class E Chauffeur Driver’s License, if required for the position. Language Skills Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and policy/procedure manuals. Ability to write routine correspondence and document resident behavior. Ability to speak effectively before groups of residents or employees of the organization. Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Physical Demands Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; occasionally lift and/or move a minimum of 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close, distant, and peripheral vision, color and depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. May occasionally be required to physically restrain clients using authorized restraint procedures as a last resort. Work Environment Residential facility setting. Exposure to clients who may ask inappropriate personal questions, display socially unacceptable personal behaviors, use profanity and sexually explicit phrases, make insulting remarks or threats regarding appearance, age, sex or race, and exhibit defiance, dishonesty, and assaultive or self‑destructive behaviors. Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and may be required to travel locally. Noise level usually moderate. Hazards include exposure to body fluids, bodily injury, electrical shock, mechanical failure, toxic chemicals, radioactive chemicals, physical/mental stress, and irregular hours. Patient verbal or physical assault is possible. Mental Requirement Ability to exercise self‑control in potentially volatile situations. Must work and concentrate amidst distractions such as noise, conversation, and foot traffic. Must be flexible and able to complete multi‑tasks without overwhelming frustration. 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