Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. High school diploma or its equivalent. Applicable trade school education or associates degree preferred.

2. Must have a minimum four years demonstrated experience as a healthcare mechanic and successful completion of

a MECH Senior Certified Mechanic Test.

3. Must be knowledgeable of boilers, compressors, generators, etc., as well as various mechanical, electrical and

plumbing systems.

4. Must have the ability to read and interpret blueprints. Must be knowledgeable in building codes and safety

regulations. Must be trained in the operation of laundry equipment, practices, and procedures. Must be licensed in

accordance with current applicable standards, codes, labor laws, etc.

5. Must possess the ability to plan and carry out programs in repair, new construction, and equipment installation.

6. Previous experience working in long-term care or with the geriatric population preferred

7. Supervisory experience preferred.

8. Must lead by example and possess superior customer service skills and professionalism

9. Flexibility to adapt too ongoing change and work in a fast-paced, customer driven environment.

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10. Interpersonal skills to drive collaboration, commitment and productivity when working with cross-functional

teams, customers and end users.

11. Self-starter, highly motivated with high energy level.

12. Demonstrates superior written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

13. Basic to intermediate proficiency with Microsoft product suite (MS Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.); basic

knowledge and experience with electronic mail and calendaring system in PC LAN environment. Ability to type

with speed and accuracy.

14. Possesses a high degree of personal accountability, responsibility and independent decision making abilities with

the skills to plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures

of the organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Know, understand, incorporate, and demonstrate the Mission, Vision, Values and Guiding Behaviors of Trinity

Health and Trinity Senior Living Communities in behaviors, practices, and decisions.

2. Consistently demonstrate (leads by example) Sanctuary Values to all internal and external customers (residents,

visitors, volunteers, and associates.) Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, propagating a calm

environment throughout the community. Actively participates / intervenes with direct care as needed and as a role

model in ongoing Sanctuary Training of personnel.

3. Execute assignments in a culture that is shared and collaborative across all divisions within TSLC.

4. Establish and/or maintain departmental procedures that support the necessary operational functions for the

Environmental Services Department.

5. Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the Environmental Services Department along with its

programs and activities.

6. Develop and maintain written departmental policies and procedures, assisting staff, residents, visitors, government

agencies, etc., in their understanding and fulfillment. Coordinate department services and activities.

7. Establish a preventive maintenance program. Manage the preventative maintenance program ensuring that

equipment is kept in good working condition. Notify Administrator/Executive Director for capital needs.

8. Assure the continued ability to provide a clean, safe, and comfortable environment. Ensure outside services are

properly completed/supervised in accordance with contracts/work orders. Delegate a responsible staff member to

act in your behalf when absent from the community. Make daily rounds to assure department’s proper completion

of duties. Maintain a productive working relationship with other department personnel.

9. Serve on various community committees (i.e., Infection Control, Safety, MDQI, Staff, Departmental, etc.), and

provide written/oral reports of the environmental services and activities as required by the Committee's guidelines

or direction, evaluating and implementing departmental recommendations.

10. Maintain department budget, place orders for equipment and supplies as necessary.

11. Determine departmental staffing requirements and assist in the recruitment, interviewing, and selection of

personnel for the Community or Department.

12. Monitor department work hours (including vacation and holiday schedules), personnel (if applicable), work

assignments, etc., to ensure proper workflow and adequate staffing levels in compliance with state minimum

regulations and sanctuary budgeted PPD hours.

13. Evaluate, develop, mentor, coach, counsel and discipline department staff. Supports community personnel from

other departments through coaching and mentoring to help achieve optimum standard of excellence. Addresses

issues of concern through courageous conversation and notifies department manager of any interactions requiring

attention.

14. Participate in community surveys and when necessary develop a plan of correction for department deficiencies.

15. May be asked to transport residents in a company vehicle to and from appointments, shopping, etc.

16. Manage and oversee the community’s safety protection and prevention, fire protection and prevention, and

material safety data sheets (MSDS). Provide and oversee hazardous material education and accountability. Ensure

the containers of hazardous chemicals in the department are properly labeled and stored. Ensure disinfecting and

decontamination supplies are EPA approved.

17. Ensure appropriate personal protective equipment is available and easily accessible to all department personnel.

Ensure equipment contaminated with blood or other infectious material is proper labeled or tagged before being

sent for repair or decontamination. Ensure all department policies and procedures identify appropriate safety

precautions and equipment to use when performing tasks that could result in bodily injury.

18. Ensure a stock level of supplies required by Environmental Services, reporting equipment or community damage

to the Administrator/Executive Director and recommending equipment and supply needs. Make periodic rounds

to check equipment, supply rooms, and work areas, assuring necessary equipment is available and in working

order.

19. Manage and oversee the outside grounds of the community. Assure grounds are maintained such as removal of

snow, leaves etc., as well as the third party contractors that may be employed to take care of the grounds.

20. Assist in preparing and planning the department’s budget, making adjustments where necessary. Maintain current,

written records of department expenditures, including financial records and cost reports.

21. Oversee all aspects of maintaining the community, performing minor repairs and coordinating major repairs and

renovations, seeking quotes, interviewing third party contractors. Evaluates maintenance services provided by

third party vendors.

22. Respect resident rights, including maintaining the confidentiality of all resident care information, knocking before

entering a resident's room, honor the residents' personal and property rights, informing the resident when it is

necessary to move his/her personal possessions during cleaning procedures, and reporting complaints of missing

property to your supervisor.

23. Must function independently, make independent decisions, demonstrate flexibility, personal integrity and ability to

work effectively with residents and personnel.

24. Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance

with the community policies and procedures.

25. Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, TSLC Corporate

Integrity Program, Code of Ethics, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a

manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIRMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Must be able to adapt to frequently changing work parameters.

2. Must be able to see, hear and smell or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that

the requirements of this position can be fully met.

3. Primarily works inside with frequent kneeling, crouching, reaching, lifting, sitting, walking, bending and lifting.

Must be able to push, pull, move and or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 3 ½ feet and be

able to push, pull, move and or carry such weight a minimum distance of 10 feet. May be necessary to assist in the

evacuation of residents in emergency situations.

• Physical mobility that includes movement from place to place.

• Physical agility, that includes ability to maneuver body while in place.

• Dexterity of hands and fingers.

• Coordination, including eye-hand, hand-foot.

Must possess the above ability with or without the use of prosthetics that will enable adequate functionality so that

the requirements of this position can be fully met.

4. Subject to exposure to noise, infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc. including TB, HIV, HEP B viruses. May

be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.

5. Must be able to speak, read and write the English language in an understandable manner.

6. Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and at times hostile individuals

within the community. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors,

government agencies/personnel and the general public.

7. Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the work place.

8. Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.

9. Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this community, which include a medical

and physical examination.

10. May be required to work beyond normal working hours, on weekends and other positions temporarily when

necessary and may be subject to call back during emergency conditions. May be required to work on shifts other

then those which originally hired.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran