Environmental Services Manager - Oakpark Retirement

QUALIFICATIONS:
 

       Education:        

• Diploma in Building Environmental Systems or equivalent experience 

Background:        

• Minimum of three years’ related experience, preferably in health care industry;        
• Must have a good understanding and knowledge of physical plant, HVAC, plumbing, electricity, housekeeping and laundry procedures, etc.;        
• Knowledge of business equipment and computer applications, such as MS Office, payroll processing software, etc.;·        
• Bilingualism in French and English preferred. 

Personal Requirements:        

• Work as part of a team;        
• Capable of adapting to different situations and change; ·        
• Keen interest in working with seniors. 

FUNCTIONS:        

• Plans, develops, organizes, implements and evaluates overall quality of maintenance, housekeeping and laundry services;        
• Responsible for general maintenance and repair of building, grounds, equipment and furnishings;        
• Required to maintain the mechanical, electrical and fire safety systems;        
• Schedule and perform routine and preventive maintenance;        
• Complete daily rounds of the building and grounds to identify areas of concern;        
• Responsible for all aspects of human resources within the Environmental Services department including: interviewing, hiring, training and performance evaluation of staff;        
• Ensures all staff are knowledgeable of and aware of the regulations, policies and procedures and follow them as outlines;        
• Holds regular department meetings;        
• Chairs the Joint Health and Safety Committee and ensures compliance with the Act;        
• Oversees contractor work ensuring it is completed to agreed specifications;    
• Assist General Manager in developing and maintaining the departmental budget;        
• Completes audits as required;        
• Responsible for delivery of orientation and training program in accordance with RHA and other legislative bodies.