Director of Environmental Services

Overview

Job Description: 

The purpose of this role is to plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operation of the Facilities Management in accordance with the current applicable Federal, State and Local standards, guidelines and regulations and our established policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Must be experienced in accordance with current applicable building standards, codes, labor laws, etc.

 

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

 

Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

 

Possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, visitors and the general public.

 

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

 

Be knowledgeable of environmental services, maintenance and security practices,procedures, and guidelines.

 

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.

 

Ability to resolve problems that arise such as mistakes, costly waste of supplies, misuse of equipment, settling personnel grievances, etc.

 

Possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing maintenance practices. Ability to plan and carry out programs in repair, new construction, and equipment   installation.

 

Qualifications

Minimum of Bachelor's Degree from 4 year college or university; or at least 4 years' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be knowledgeable in boilers, compressors, generators and various other mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems. Ability to read and interpret blue-prints. Knowledgeable in building codes and safety regulations.