Director of Environmental Services


Position Title: Director of Environmental Services
Reporting to: Executive Director
Hours: Full time
Location: Devonshire Retirement Residence


Do you have a passion for making a difference? 
At Devonshire Retirement Residence, we are passionate about ‘Making Every Moment Matter.” We are seeking a candidate that shares our values - a person who has a passion to make a difference, who has a strong moral compass and has a commitment to teamwork. 
Making every moment matter is about improving all the things that make life enjoyable. Things like making someone feel better, making connections with them or for them with other residents, showing them a new song or even just giving them something to look forward to. 
At  Devonshire, we are passionate about providing compassionate care for families loved ones, where the residents of our home come before anything else. Our values at Oxford Manor follow a ‘People’ focused Philosophy, Participation Excellence Openness Performance Longevity Efficient Use of Resources. This philosophy can be seen in every aspect and level of our home. 
Since Devonshire opened, we have offered a community within a community that people were happy to call ‘home’. We pride ourselves in this community connection, our philosophies and the feeling of comfort that can be felt as soon as the door opens. 
Responsibilities of the Director of Environmental Services at Devonshire Retirement Residence
The Director of Environmental Services is responsible for the oversight of the maintenance department.
Essential Duties are the technical skills and knowledge that an employee requires in order to perform their role. Below is detailed information on required Essential Duties for your position.

  • Assigns, delegates and evaluates the activities of the maintenance department.
  • As directed and in accordance with applicable codes and regulations, performs a variety of routine maintenance, servicing and repair operations to maintain home, equipment, furnishings, fixtures, and grounds in proper condition.
  • Responsible for effectively scheduling & supervising maintenance and repair work.
  • Manages ongoing maintenance requirements and carries out preventative maintenance programs as directed.
  • Notifies the Executive Director of significant building/equipment malfunctions/problems
  • Coordinate specialized work such as electrical or plumbing, to skilled trades/outside contractors and monitors work performed.
  • Conducts regular maintenance rounds to ensure all life safety and building and support systems are functioning properly.
  • Implements and monitors quality improvement.
  • Participates in budget preparation and control.
  • Maintains inventories and assures safe storage of all supplies.
  • Participates in committee meetings such as infection control, quality management and safety, as required.
  • Completes performance appraisals of associates as required.
  • Provides ongoing associate education.
  • Maintains the staffing schedules as applicable.
  • Promotes the Vision, Mission and Values of Lifetimes Living Inc. and the Residents’ Bill of Rights.
  • Supervises fire prevention and fire drill procedures.
  • Any other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
At Devonshire Retirement Residence we take pride in our employees, so your qualifications are important to us. We use them to get to know you and see if we are a good fit for each other. The qualifications needed to join our family at Devonshire Retirement Residence are as follows:
  • Post-secondary degree or diploma.
  • Two (2) years experience in a managerial or supervisory capacity.
  • Experience in general maintenance and repair
  • Basic knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, plumbing and carpentry
  • Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written 
  • Skilled in conflict management techniques 
  • Is familiar with the provisions of the following legislation: Employment Standards Act, Workers’ Compensation Act, Retirement Homes Act, Occupational Health & Safety Act.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
 
How to apply?
Please submit a resume, cover letter, and references. We look forward to speaking with you, and making every moment matter!
Our organization takes the accessibility needs of employees with disabilities into account during the position summary review process. Employees are required to notify their director manager/supervisor if they have any particular accessibility needs and the organization will work with the employee to address them.


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