Environmental Services Manager

**Overview**
The Environmental Services Manager (ESM) plays a crucial role in maintaining a clean, safe, and environmentally friendly facility. The ESM is responsible for planning, organizing, leading, and overseeing the physical facility, property, maintenance personnel, fire safety and security systems, preventative maintenance, and inventory programs in keeping with the Mission, Vision, Values of Autumnwood Mature Lifestyle Communities.

**Qualifications**:

- Demonstrated experience in a facility management /maintenance-related position, including overseeing maintenance operations, managing budgets and implementing preventative maintenance programs.
- Demonstrated leadership experience in Building Services Management, preferably in a similar setting (ie. Retirement home or Long-term care).
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in managing people and programs such as predictive, preventative, and corrective maintenance.
- Demonstrated experience in identifying, and implementing corporate policies and objectives, program/project management and performance measurement.
- Extensive working knowledge and expertise in H.V.A.C., Building Environmental Systems and related equipment; including utilities and their distribution systems.
- Completion of a college or university program in a discipline related to facility operations and/or maintenance or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience in maintenance is considered an asset.
- Familiarity with legislative requirements and guidelines pertaining to all applicable provincial codes, standards and laws including the Ontario and Municipal Building Codes, Fire Code, OHS Act, WHMIS and other relevant governing bodies.
- Must possess a high degree of personal initiative with good planning and organizational skills and well as a high degree of integrity and professionalism.
- Willing to actively pursue personal and professional development, specifically JHSC Part 1 & 2 certification.
- Familiarity with or willing to become familiar with the standards set out in the Retirement Homes Act, 2010 (RHA) and the function of the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA).
- Submission of proof of a negative 1-step Mantoux TB test (within six months of hire) and proof of a 2-step Mantoux TB test (Note: if the 2-step Mantoux TB test is within six months of hire, the 1-step test is not required). Where Mantoux tests are positive, submission of a negative chest x-ray is required.
- Police Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening (PRCVSS), completed no later than six (6) months before your date of hire, which is acceptable to the employer.
- Bilingualism (English/French) is considered an asset.
- Free from communicable diseases.

**Skills & Abilities**:

- Ability to handle multiple and competing priorities.
- Ability to direct and supervise others using clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision.
- Ability to work with various hand tools and mechanical tools with competence.
- Ability to build positive relationships with residents and their families, address their concerns promptly and effectively, and ensure their satisfaction with the facility services and amenities.
- Competent in organizational, time management skills, attention to details and accurate record keeping skills.
- Demonstrates effective problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Demonstrates initiative, good judgment and leadership capabilities.
- Demonstrates exceptional customer service skills and a genuine desire to serve others.
- Demonstrates proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel)
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of an inclusive team.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to quickly build a good rapport with individuals.
- An affinity for the senior population and a good understanding of their needs.
- Must be able to perform the physical demands of the position as outlined below.

**Physical Demands**:

- Ability to work collaboratively as a member of the management team in a group environment through personal behavior, work contributions and sharing of expertise and knowledge.
- Must be able to lift heavy objects up to 75lbs from ground to waist height, lifting from waist to shoulder 35lbs.
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time - for up to 8hrs/day.
- Must be able to frequently walk for short to medium distances, up to 200m at a time.
- Must be able to walk up and down stairs frequently throughout day.
- Must be able to climb ladders with ease while maintaining balance.
- Must be able to maneuver in tight spaces with limited space within Resident units, utility rooms, mechanical rooms, etc.
- Pulling/pushing/reaching/bending/lifting/transferring chemical pails, mechanical parts, etc, up to 75lbs independently and handling increased weight with assistive devices.
- Must be able to work in a kneeling position for 30 min intervals.
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