Director of Environmental Services

Advanced Hiring System; Town of Perinton (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit

Job summary

Fairport Rehab & Nursing Center is seeking a Director of Environmental Services to lead building maintenance, safety, security, and environmental operations, ensuring our facility remains safe, compliant, and comfortable for Residents.

You will supervise staff, manage budgets, coordinate contractors, oversee building systems, and uphold HIPAA and infection control standards while collaborating with residents, families, and other departments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of building maintenance or facilities management experience preferred.
• Supervisory or management experience preferred.
• Knowledge of building systems, maintenance, carpentry, electrical, painting, plumbing, fire safety, and security.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects effectively.
• Computer proficiency, including email, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee Environmental Services, maintenance, and facility operations.
• Supervise Environmental Services staff, including managers and maintenance personnel.
• Oversee building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire protection, and safety systems.
• Develop and maintain preventive and routine maintenance programs.
• Conduct facility inspections and ensure maintenance requests are completed and documented.
• Maintain regulatory records, safety documentation, policies, and compliance reports.
• Ensure compliance with fire safety, infection control, HIPAA, Resident rights, and applicable regulations.
• Coordinate staffing, training, scheduling, performance evaluations, and employee relations with Human Resources.
• Manage departmental purchasing, inventory, payroll coordination, and operating/capital budgets.
• Coordinate contractors, vendors, and facility improvement projects.
• Oversee grounds, security, key control, and overall facility safety.
• Investigate incidents and complete required safety, quality improvement, and infection control reports.
• Collaborate with Residents, families, staff, contractors, and other departments.
• Participate in facility leadership, safety, and operations committees.
• Provide on-call support as part of a 24/7 care team.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Administrator.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Building systems knowledge

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Conflict resolution

Multi-project management

Computer proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Director of Environmental Services

Fairport Rehab & Nursing Center is seeking a Director of Environmental Services to lead building maintenance, safety, security, and environmental operations. This role ensures our facility, grounds, equipment, and systems remain safe, functional, sanitary, and compliant with regulatory requirements while supporting a comfortable environment for our Residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee Environmental Services, maintenance, and facility operations.

• Supervise Environmental Services staff, including managers and maintenance personnel.

• Oversee building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire protection, and safety systems.

• Develop and maintain preventive and routine maintenance programs.

• Conduct facility inspections and ensure maintenance requests are completed and documented.

• Maintain regulatory records, safety documentation, policies, and compliance reports.

• Ensure compliance with fire safety, infection control, HIPAA, Resident rights, and applicable regulations.

• Coordinate staffing, training, scheduling, performance evaluations, and employee relations with Human Resources.

• Manage departmental purchasing, inventory, payroll coordination, and operating/capital budgets.

• Coordinate contractors, vendors, and facility improvement projects.

• Oversee grounds, security, key control, and overall facility safety.

• Investigate incidents and complete required safety, quality improvement, and infection control reports.

• Collaborate with Residents, families, staff, contractors, and other departments.

• Participate in facility leadership, safety, and operations committees.

• Provide on-call support as part of a 24/7 care team.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Administrator.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree preferred.

• 3-5 years of building maintenance or facilities management experience preferred.

• Supervisory or management experience preferred.

• Knowledge of building systems, maintenance, carpentry, electrical, painting, plumbing, fire safety, and security.

• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects effectively.

• Computer proficiency, including email, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

What We Offer

• Dynamic and supportive work environment with a talented team of healthcare professionals

• Opportunities for growth and professional development

• Competitive compensation and benefits package

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Company-Paid Life Insurance and Supplemental Life Insurance Options

• Voluntary Benefit Programs

• Generous Paid Time Off, including Vacation, Sick, and Holiday time

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Direct deposit

Compensation & Schedule

• Pay: Salary $70,000-$80,000

• Schedule: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week

• Shift: Day shift with on-call responsibilities

• Weekend Availability: Required

• On-Call: Includes occasional evenings, weekends, and work outside normal business hours

Work Environment & Requirements

This position includes both indoor and outdoor work and requires regular walking, standing, bending, climbing stairs/ladders, reaching, and lifting or moving equipment and materials. Occasional lifting of 51+ pounds may be required. The role may involve exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, fire, and infectious hazards and requires appropriate personal protective equipment.

The Director must maintain confidentiality, uphold Resident rights, comply with applicable regulations and organizational policies, and contribute to a safe, respectful, and Resident-centered environment.

Join Our Team

Join Fairport Rehab & Nursing Center and play an important role in providing a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for the seniors we serve.