Environmental Services Manager Regular Full Time [MQG ESM 1.00] Queens Garden

AgeCare; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading long-term care provider in Hamilton, Ontario is seeking an Environmental Services Manager to oversee ancillary services including maintenance, laundry, and housekeeping. The role requires a minimum of two years of supervisory experience and a strong understanding of relevant legislation. Join us in providing compassionate care for our seniors.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience in a supervisory capacity.
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation influencing long-term care operations.
• Extensive knowledge of maintenance and experience in building trades.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the hiring and evaluates orientation programs for new staff.
• Monitors and evaluates staff performance, initiates disciplinary actions.
• Conducts in-service education sessions and staff meetings.
• Manages maintenance repair needs and supply requisitions.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Knowledge of Long-Term Care Act

Building maintenance

Organizational skills

Education

Post secondary education in building services supervision

Job description

Overview

At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We firmly believe that we are working in residents' homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long-term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us.

The Environmental Services Manager is responsible for the organization and co-ordination of ancillary environmental services in the facility including maintenance services (grounds, equipment, machinery), laundry services and housekeeping services.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the hiring and evaluates the orientation program for all new staff members.
• In collaboration with the Administrator, monitors and evaluates staff member performance and initiates disciplinary action, promotion or dismissal of staff members as required.
• Conducts in-service education sessions and departmental staff meetings.
• Completes work orders and communicates maintenance repair needs to corporate Project manager for final approval.
• Ensures all supplies are ordered through approved suppliers.
• Devises and implements work routines to meet the housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance requirements of the Long-Term Care residence.
• Establishes methods and procedures for a preventative maintenance schedule and for minor repairs including housekeeping, laundry, and kitchen equipment; plumbing, electrical and heating systems; as well as doors and windows.
• Ensures the requisition of materials and equipment, and the maintenance of supplies and inventory levels for environmental services.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience in a supervisory capacity.
• Sound knowledge of the Long-Term Care Act, Nursing Home Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, WHMIS and other pertinent Federal, Provincial and Municipal legislation that influences the operation of a Long-term care residence.
• Extensive knowledge of maintenance and experience in building trades.
• Post secondary education at the college or university level in an accredited course in building services supervision.

If you’re motivated by the privilege of serving our seniors with dignity, respect and compassion, come join us!