Director of Environmental Services

Niles Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k)

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Niles Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center is seeking an experienced Director of Environmental Services to lead and oversee the facility's environmental services, including maintenance, housekeeping, and laundry, ensuring a safe and well-maintained environment for residents, staff, and visitors.

The role requires strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate with facility leadership, manage vendors, and monitor budgets.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining healthcare or similar facilities.
• Associate degree or trade-school certification required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, supervise, and schedule Environmental Services staff.
• Manage timekeeping, attendance, and personnel matters.
• Coordinate with leadership on operations, housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance.
• Oversee maintenance and upkeep of facility, indoors and outdoors.
• Monitor vendors and service contracts within budget.
• Maintain inventories and assist with capital planning.
• Keep accurate records and inspections.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Documentation

English communication

Computer skills

Problem-solving

Independent work

Education

Associate degree or trade-school certification

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Niles Skilled Nursing and Rehab is seeking an experienced Director of Environmental Services to oversee the facility’s environmental services operations, including maintenance, housekeeping, and laundry. This position is responsible for ensuring a safe, clean, comfortable, and well-maintained environment for residents, staff, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, orient, supervise, and schedule Environmental Services department staff.

• Manage employee timekeeping, attendance, performance, and other personnel matters.

• Coordinate regularly with facility leadership regarding building operations, equipment, housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance needs.

• Prioritize multiple maintenance and environmental services projects while ensuring timely completion.

• Conduct or assist with facility inspections and coordinate with applicable municipal or regulatory inspectors.

• Oversee indoor and outdoor maintenance, cleanliness, and general upkeep of the facility.

• Coordinate and monitor outside vendors and service contracts while maintaining departmental expenses within budget.

• Maintain appropriate inventories of maintenance supplies, tools, parts, and equipment.

• Identify larger repair or replacement needs and assist with capital expenditure planning.

• Maintain accurate departmental records, logs, inspection documentation, and other required records.

• Assist with environmental services operations at other locations when requested by management.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrated ability to perform or oversee basic carpentry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and general building maintenance repairs.

• Strong organizational and documentation skills.

• Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.

• Comfortable using computers and standard workplace software.

• Strong leadership, problem-solving, communication, and prioritization skills.

• Ability to work independently while effectively coordinating with facility leadership and department staff.

Education and Experience

• Previous maintenance experience in a healthcare, skilled nursing, commercial, industrial, or similar environment required.

• Associate degree, trade-school certification, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience required.

• Bachelor’s degree or additional education in facility management, engineering, environmental services, or a related field preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to push, pull, move, and/or lift at least 50 pounds to a height of approximately 5 feet and transport that weight for a distance of approximately 50 feet.

• Ability to walk throughout the facility and perform routine physical maintenance activities.

• Ability to safely use ladders and perform work at elevated heights, including rooftop areas when necessary.

• Ability to perform the physical duties associated with facility maintenance and environmental services operations.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Competitive compensation

• 401(k)

• Medical insurance

• Dental and vision insurance

• Disability coverage

• Paid time off