Environmental Services Director

New Perspective Senior Living, LLC; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Health Reimbursement Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education assistance – up to $5,000 per year

Real-time Access to Earned Wages

Job summary

New Perspective Senior Living, LLC is seeking an Environmental Services Director in Minnetonka, Minnesota. This key role involves overseeing maintenance and housekeeping, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with laws and policies.

The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, experience in senior living, and a commitment to excellent service. Along with the opportunity to make a difference, you will enjoy competitive pay and a suite of benefits, including education assistance and bonuses.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, elevators, and kitchen systems.
• Experience working with older adults in a healthcare setting.
• Strong problem-solving skills to support residents and families.

Responsibilities

• Oversees maintenance and housekeeping departments.
• Recruits, hires, and trains team members.
• Manages capital expenditures and special projects.
• Champions hospitality and excellent customer service.

Skills

Management of maintenance tasks

Knowledge of plumbing

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy for residents

Computer skills

Ability to handle multiple tasks

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Job description

Why New Perspective Senior Living? A career with a purpose starts here!

This is an exciting time to join New Perspective. We are a growing company serving over 4,000 seniors today with a goal of reaching 10,000 within the next few years. Our growth is creating energy, excitement, and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others. We have a culture of servant leadership and collaboration that supports each team member’s personal and professional development. At New Perspective you’re not just an employee, you are a valued member of our team.

As the Environmental Services Director, you will be responsible for overseeing and directing the maintenance and housekeeping department. You will comply with federal and state laws and regulations as well as Company’s policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervises maintenance and housekeeping team members in completing maintenance/housekeeping tasks at physical plant.
• Ensures all maintenance and housekeeping team members follow all New Perspective policies and procedures.
• Recruits, hires, trains, disciplines, and terminates maintenance and housekeeping team members.
• Oversees maintenance of community plumbing, electrical, HVAC, elevators and kitchen systems.
• Manages capital expenditures and special projects.
• Determines action to be taken for major repairs; undertakes identification and negotiation of rates to complete repair work from third-party vendors; makes recommendations regarding same.
• Directs set-up and break down for community events.
• Develops and is responsible for managing the monthly/annual budget for the maintenance department.
• Maintains maintenance logs, fire drill logs, water temperature logs, and records of disaster drills.
• Responsible for overseeing the TELS preventative maintenance management process.
• Responsible for overseeing 72-hour room turnover and readiness.
• Conducts retention activities to ensure adequate levels of engaged team members.
• Performs minor carpentry, flooring, painting, and maintenance functions, if needed.
• Communicates and interacts with residents, families and team members in a kind, respectful and effective way.
• Know your residents! Memorize social histories to engage with residents.
• Champions hospitality and delivers excellent customer service to residents, families, visitors, and vendors.
• Attends and participates in team meetings including New Perspective Town Hall and departmental meetings.
• Satisfies and monitors education needs through the Learning Management System and other resources.
• Ensures that an attractive home environment exists at all times with a milieu that fosters engagement, socialization and purposeful living.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent training/certification with strong knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, elevators and kitchen systems.
• Ability to manage other personnel in the performance of maintenance tasks.
• Ability to prioritize maintenance projects.
• Experience working with older adults in senior living, long-term care, home health or other health care setting. Has demonstrated ability or strong desire to engage with residents with dementia.
• Ability to work in a team environment. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Empathy for the challenges experienced by residents, families and team members and the problem‑solving skill sets to support them.
• Strong computer skills and ability to interact with a variety of electronic devices.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing using the English language.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.

The salary range for this role is $50,000-60,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

• This role is eligible for an annual bonus!
• 401(k) with Company Match!
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Company-Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Company-Paid Long-Term Disability
• Health Reimbursement Account/Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Education assistance – up to $5,000 per calendar year!
• Real-time Access to Earned Wages
• Employee Assistance Program

*Benefits vary by full‑time, part‑time, and PRN status.

New Perspective is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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