Environmental Services Manager - Kingston, Canada - Sienna Senior Living

Description

We are currently seeking a Permanent Full Time Environment Services Manager

• Monday-Friday with on call rotation

JOB SUMMARY:

The Environmental Service Manager is responsible for the overall operation of the Maintenance, Housekeeping and Laundry departments to achieve high standards of quality service, cleanliness and sanitation in accordance with quality management, legislative requirements and the organization standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans, co-ordinates, direct and monitor the effectiveness of all operational

activities within the housekeeping, laundry and maintenance departments.

• Completes routinely scheduled preventative maintenance procedures to

ensure:
a) the safe operation of equipment and building systems; b) the proper
operation of fire safety equipment; and, c) that compliance is met with the
applicable legislation. This includes regular inspection, evaluation and
appropriate documentation records of the physical condition of the care
community/residence and its contents, as well as the external grounds.

• Prepares budgets, and other administrative guides, develop inventories of

laundry, housekeeping and maintenance supplies and equipment, and selects
and requisitions new or replacement supplies and equipment.

• Acts as a liaison for the care community/residence, communicates with outside

contracted service providers to ensure work is completed as required and
contracts are maintained appropriately. Works with outside agencies and
ensures that inspections and investigations are completed in accordance with
appropriate legislation and authoritative bodies.

• Participates in the recruitment, employee and labour relations, orientation,

occupational and non-occupational injury/illness, performance management,
training, education and other people related functions of the care
community/residence for respective department staff.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Relevant post-secondary degree or diploma.
• Related educational background and experience in environmental services and

building trade.

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a managerial or supervisory capacity.
• Management experience working in an institutional setting is desirable.
• Knowledge of the requirements of The Long Term Care Homes Act, Standards

and Regulations, Occupational Health and Safety Act and other pertinent
Federal, Provincial and Municipal Statues which influence the operation of the
care community/residence and more specifically those which affect the fire
and general safety and maintenance aspects of the operation.

For Ontario locations, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process.