Environmental Services Director

Cassia Community; Minnesota; On-site; USD 70,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO & 403(b)/ Employer Match

Comprehensive health benefits (Medical

Employee assistance program

Employee discount program

Pet insurance

Job summary

Harmony Gardens, a Cassia community, seeks an Environmental Services Director to lead maintenance, housekeeping and laundry, ensuring a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for residents and staff at our Maplewood, MN campus.

You will oversee preventive maintenance, respond to emergencies, manage vendors, and lead a hands-on, collaborative team with a focus on exceptional customer service and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Boilers License is required.
• Strong knowledge of building electrical systems, HVAC, boilers, plumbing, and water supply systems.
• Knowledge of state, federal, and OSHA regulations.
• Ability to work with an interdisciplinary team and interact with residents, families, staff, and contractors.
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills.
• Self-motivated, able to lead a team and prioritize multiple requests.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance, laundry and housekeeping operations; respond to maintenance requests.
• Manage preventive maintenance programs and on-call emergencies.
• Coordinate with vendors for contracted services and safety inspections.
• Lead Safety Committee and review surveys; maintain records.
• Ensure health and safety inspections and compliance across departments.
• Perform heavy janitorial/maintenance tasks as needed.
• Support resident and staff satisfaction through proactive service and communication.

Skills

Boilers license

Building systems knowledge

Electrical systems

HVAC systems

Plumbing

Regulations knowledge (OSHA)

Customer service

Communication

Team leadership

On-call responsiveness

Job description

Harmony Gardens, a Cassia community, has a rare opening for an Environmental Services Director to lead our team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving senior living community where your leadership will help create a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for residents, families, and staff. If you're a hands-on leader who enjoys solving problems, managing multiple priorities, and ensuring operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

As the Environmental Services Director, you'll oversee maintenance, housekeeping, and laundry operations; manage preventative maintenance programs; and respond to maintenance requests and on-call emergencies as needed. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on supervisor with a Boiler's License, knowledge of building systems, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while providing exceptional customer service.

Position Type: Full-Time

Hours: 6:00 am – 2:30 pm or 7:00 am – 3:30 pm (Monday- Friday) including on-call for emergencies

Pay Range: $70,000 - $83,000 depending on experience

Location: 1438 County Road C East, Maplewood, MN 55109

Environmental Services Director Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing the departments of maintenance, laundry and housekeeping direct routine maintenance repairs and projects, and respond to maintenance requests by residents and staff.
• Assist with schedules for preventative maintenance programs for major equipment and make sure itis in good operating condition.
• Respond to maintenance requests by residents and staff as well as perform routine repairs.
• Communicate and build relationships with outside vendors to ensure contracted services are performed.
• Serve on Safety Committee, managing records, and reviewing surveys.
• Interact with health and safety inspectors to ensure the safety of all residents and staff.
• Respond to emergencies on an on-call basis.
• Complete heavy jani torial/ maintenance work as needed.
• Perform other tasks as needed.

Environmental Services Director Qualifications:

• Boilers License is required.
• Strong knowledge of building electrical systems, HVAC systems, boilers, plumbing, and water supply systems.
• Knowledge of state, federal, and OSHA regulations.
• Ability to work effectively with others within an interdisciplinary team and professionally interact with residents, family members, staff, corporate leadership, and outside contractors.
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills.
• Self-motivated, able to work as a team leader/supervisor, organize departmental goals and objectives
• Ability to prioritize multiple requests throughout the day.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds periodically.
• Previous experience in senior housing preferred, but not required.

Cassia Benefits:

• Competitive Pay with experience-based raises
• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness (site‑specific)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & 403(b)/401(k) with Employer Match
• Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance) for Full-Time Employees
• Employee Assistance Program with free confidential counseling/coaching for self and family members
• Employee Discount Program
• Pet Insurance

About Us:

Located just two miles from Maplewood Mall, Hazelwood Park, Harvest Park, and a variety of dining and shopping options, Harmony Gardens offers a beautiful, state-of-the-art senior living campus designed to meet the evolving needs of older adults. Our continuum of care includes independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and long-term care, creating a vibrant community where residents can thrive and employees can build meaningful careers.

Cassia is a nonprofit, mission-driven senior care organization with over 200 years of experience. As a Cassia community, we are dedicated to fostering fullness of life for older adults by providing compassionate, high-quality care. Our Service Standards of Respect, Excellence, Integrity, Stewardship, Compassion, Collaboration, Unity, and Innovation are the bedrock of all that we do. We value inclusivity, collaboration, and professional growth, ensuring our employees feel supported in their careers. To learn more, visit our website: https://www.harmonygardenssenior.org/. Join us and become part of a nonprofit organization that truly makes a difference!

Cassia is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action & veteran friendly employer.