Environmental Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Iowa

Overview:

Presbyterian Homes & Services - Highland Ridge is seeking a Facilities Manager / Environmental Services Director (ESD) for our team. The Facilities Manager / Environmental Services Director is a hands-on, working manager position who is responsible for overseeing the maintenance and ongoing care of the site's buildings and grounds. This position requires a working knowledge of building maintenance systems with the ability to diagnose and execute tasks.

Qualified candidates will have leadership experience in areas of engineering, grounds, maintenance, floor-care, housekeeping, and laundry in order to effectively direct and lead the Environmental Services Staff and programs. This position is responsible to provide a safe and secure environment for all customers consistent with regulations and established best practices.

REPORTING STRUCTURE: The Environmental Services Director reports to the Site Leader. The Environmental Services Director will oversee maintenance technicians, engineer technicians, engineers, housekeepers, laundry, and other staff as designated at the site. This position will also oversee the use of contracted services for the building, grounds, and equipment maintenance.

ABOUT THIS COMMUNITY

Highland Ridge is a senior living community in Williamsburg, Iowa. Situated upon a lofty hilltop, Highland Ridge offers sweeping views of the Williamsburg community below. The area’s natural appeal is evident. Exceptionally crafted townhomes, senior apartments, assisted living, a care center, and memory care residence create a full array of senior living options.

This community offers the following care options: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Care Center/Long Term Care

Address: 100 Village View Circle, Williamsburg, IA 52361

Responsibilities:

The Facilities Manager / Environmental Services Director has responsibility as a member of the site leadership team to participate in the planning and implementation of strategies, operating and capital budgets, and Departmental Programming that ensures a safe and secure environment while achieving short and long-term operational goals and objectives for the site. This position is responsible for supervising the housekeeping, laundry, engineering, and maintenance staff as well as directs purchasing for these departments.

Buildings & Grounds

• Maintain and implement the PHS designed plan for maintenance/engineering services consistent with resident needs, safety issues, operational needs, and budget parameters.
• Participate in completing scheduled plant operations work.
• Regularly solicit customer feedback and incorporate solutions regarding customer satisfaction with the environmental services.
• Establish and maintain effective communication systems with all customers.
• Supervise the work of planned construction projects.
• Coordinate the work and assist with obtaining, maintaining, and updating of contracted services related to building, grounds, and equipment maintenance.
• Develop Requests for Proposal for Contracted Services.
• Coordinate fire and emergency procedure drills according to regulatory requirements.

Housekeeping/Laundry

• Direct and administer the housekeeping/laundry program to provide services that will create a safe, sanitary, comfortable, and attractive home-like environment for residents, staff, and visitors.
• Maintain and implement the PHS designed housekeeping and laundry practices and schedules that are consistent with resident needs, safety, infection control requirements, operational needs, and budget parameters. Hold regular staff meetings.

Equipment

• Consult with PHS Regional Engineers, Site Leadership, Vendors, Contractors, and Sales Representatives regarding building equipment problems, equipment purchases, service contracts, and future expansions.
• Ensure maintenance of campus equipment (boilers and related auxiliary equipment) is in safe operating conditions at all times.
• Ensure emergency power systems, life safety systems, HVAC systems, plumbing and electrical systems, security systems, resident call systems, and other building-related systems are functional and maintained.
• Manage the PHS Work Order and Preventive Maintenance Program.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5-7 years of experience in commercial or residential building operations.
• Must possess valid licensures as required for site operation (site specific).
• Must be able to fulfill on-call requirements as required.
• Must have strong working knowledge in environmental regulatory compliance related to fire, safety, OSHA.
• A minimum of three years management experience, specifically in managing two or more staff, managing at a department or supervisor level, direct budget responsibilities, managing oversight of more than one trade discipline, project management responsibilities.
• Systems view understanding of site operations and managing departments.
• Computer competency in programs necessary for job success including Microsoft Office products.
• Demonstrated organizational, administrative, leadership, and prioritization skills.
• Must have flexibility, personal integrity, and ability to work effectively with residents, coworkers, family members, and the general public.
• Demonstrated ability to create Requests For Proposal, review and standardize bids, ensure vendor performance for positive budget and execution outcomes.
• Demonstrated compatibility with PHS's mission and operating philosophies.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.
• Must be able to participate in an after-hours emergency on-call rotation consisting of one week on-call at a frequency depending on the size of the on-call group.

BENEFITS:

Full-time benefits-eligible employment begins at a minimum of 30 hours per week:

• Health, and dental, including applicable HSA & FSA
• Employer Contribution to HSA for eligible Health Plans
• Life insurance (AD&D)
• Retirement, with eligibility for an employer match
• Holiday pay and extended sick

Full and Part-time benefits-eligible employment working between 20-29 hours per week:

• Vision insurance
• Voluntary short-term & long-term disability
• Accident & hospitalization coverage
• Education assistance programs

All employees:

• Accrue PTO (Paid time off)
• Same-day pay
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• College partnership educational discounts
• Access to Learn to Live Resources

ABOUT PHS:

Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS), based in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a nonprofit, faith-based organization providing a broad array of high-quality housing choices, care, and services options for older adults. Some 8,000 employees serve more than 41,800 older adults through 60 PHS-affiliated senior living communities in Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin, and through Optage® home and community services. PHS is also co-owner of Genevive, the largest geriatric primary care practice in Minnesota, providing comprehensive care for more than 15,500 older adults. Established in 1955, PHS has earned the reputation as an innovative leader dedicated to promoting independence, purposeful living, and the overall well-being for those they serve. Today, PHS is one of the largest nonprofit providers of senior housing and services in the nation.

PHS is an EEO/AA employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.