Join our team as the Director of Environmental Services at Webster at Rye! In this important role, the Director of Environmental Services is a contributing member of the leadership team directly responsible for administering Housekeeping, Floor Care and Linen Services. The Director of Environmental Services maintains the environment of the facility in a sanitary, orderly, safe and attractive condition while ensuring resident and associate satisfaction exceeds expectations.

BENEFITS OFFERED:

• Salaried position.
• Fun team to work with!
• Generous Earned Time Program.
• Health Benefit options include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Retirement Savings with company match.
• Employee Recognition.
• Employee Assistance Program.

• Hire and train staff members in the quality standards of the department.
• Enforce the standards of the department and the policies of the facility.
• Undertake special assignments as instructed by the Executive Director.
• Ensure adequate staffing levels are maintained and schedule staff in accordance with planned work assignments.
• Produce a quality product daily through the staff by positive direction, example, constructive counseling and monitoring of work activities with documented evidence.
• Effectively communicate with other department heads, staff, management and supervisors regarding activities, losses, damage, changes, schedules, mechanical defects, recommendations, supplies, equipment, etc.
• Actively participate at Department Head meetings.
• Organize and chair Housekeeping/Linen Department meetings and distribute minutes.
• Communicate to staff any daily changes, special projects, daily goals and other assignments.
• Analyze, develop and maintain written quality standards for the community.
• Plan work assignments, hours and work locations to ensure quality service throughout the community.

• Orientate and train staff in quality standards regarding cleaning procedures, methods, chemicals, equipment, supplies, techniques, safety and linen management.

• Ensure quality standards are met through inspection and evaluation of the community.

• Recommend painting, repairs, furnishings, relocation of equipment, re-allocation of space to improve sanitation, appearance and efficiency.

• On-going evaluation and analysis of new equipment, supplies, chemicals, procedures, and techniques for modification or adoption into current quality standards.

• Maintain all departmental records such as MSDA sheets, equipment, and counseling.

• Evaluate all staff performance, write and deliver performance appraisals.

• Responsible for issuing progressive discipline and/or terminations, after consulting with Human Resources and Executive Director, when warranted.

• Prepare recommended annual budget for labor, supplies, equipment, materials, linens, etc.

• Control the Department's expenditures for labor, supplies, equipment, materials, linens, and uniforms within annual budget and log all expenses.

• Record and maintain inventories and logs on all supplies, and equipment including equipment repairs.
• Ensure equipment is functioning properly, maintained and repaired properly.
• Ensure staff is utilizing efficient linen management.
• Ensure staff is using cleaning chemicals in the proper mix and used in the manner recommended by the manufacturer.
• Aware of security of the community, residents and staff from fire, theft, etc.
• Educate and ensure that staff assumes safe and responsible behavior and work practices for themselves and their own work environment.
• Assume safety responsibility and awareness for self, staff and residents.
• Participate in fire drills, evacuation and emergency procedures for department and community.
• Responsible for filing incident and accident reports and investigations, including implementation of corrective actions.
• Attend community sponsored in-services, including but not limited to body mechanics, right-to-know, fire and safety procedures, etc. on- or off-site.
• Prepare and teach departmental in-services on chemicals, equipment, training, material safety data sheets, hazard communication, safety responsibilities, right-to-know, orientations, procedures, etc.

• Train staff members in orientation, quality standards, work procedures, safety, and policies of the community.

• Any other tasks assigned by the Executive Director.

• High School diploma required.
• College degree recommended.
• Previous experience as a Housekeeping Supervisor and/or Assistant Director of Housekeeping and Linen Services necessary.
• Membership in National Executive Housekeeping Association required after training employment.
• Ability to handle numerous responsibilities at the same time.
• Must have excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to be flexible including work schedule based on business needs.
• Excellent people management skills.
• Ability to be a hands-on leader including prolonged periods standing and walking and push, pull, life up to 50 lbs.

Silverstone Living is a non-profit organization supporting Hunt Community, The Huntington at Nashua, At Home by Hunt and Webster at Rye. Our organization is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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