Environmental Services Specialist Jobs

Can you be a real, true friend? Is it your nature to be open, listen deeply, know your heart, respond genuinely, and care as only a real friend cares? If so, we want to meet you.

Cedarhurst, a regional healthcare provider and true friend of older adults, seeks a service-minded, career-oriented individual to join our team as a full-time Environmental Services Specialist.

As the Environmental Services Specialist, you will have to opportunity to connect with, and positively impact the lives of, our residents daily! You will report directly to the Corporate Director of Environmental Services, you will ensure the provision of quality maintenance care in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations. You complete this duty while maintaining the exterior and interior of building and grounds safely, and in exceptional appearance and working condition within Cedarhurst communities in the absence of an Environmental Services Director (ESD) and/or Housekeeper. You will also assist with the development and implementation of preventative maintenance in the current Preventative Maintenance software. You will also support the Corporate Director of Environmental Services with Cedarhurst senior living community acquisitions, help educate new & existing ESDs, continually seek innovative solutions, and elevate the skills of our ESDs and ES staff. Environmental Services Specialist, you will seek to increase awareness of Cedarhurst Senior Living and our mission to create communities where each person feels loved, valued, supported, and able to live life to the fullest.

As Environmental Services Specialist, you will impact the lives of our residents by –

• Maintain life safety and emergency procedures in accordance with regulations & environmental concerns (natural disasters, fire, loss of power, plumbing issues, water pipe breakage, etc.) material safety data sheets (MSDS),
• Perform routine maintenance duties to complete all service requests for repair and maintenance of all grounds, buildings, apartment homes, and equipment in a timely and cost-efficient manner.
• Fill in for housekeeping as needed.
• Maintain all areas inside the building, including but not limited to, cleaning and shampooing of carpets & furniture, window cleaning, common area cleaning, and the maintenance and replacement of vinyl floors.
• Schedule and/or perform preventative maintenance and keep quality assurance records up to date.
• Maintain grounds including outside building repair and lawn maintenance in cooperation with the landscaping contractor and garbage removal services.
• Implement and document preventative maintenance programs for facility and equipment.
• Perform janitorial tasks as needed including maintaining common area & resident apartment cleanliness and repair & maintenance of janitorial equipment.
• Obtain quotes from outside vendors on new equipment and contractual jobs.
• Assists in the execution of preventative maintenance program.
• Transport Residents in company vehicles if needed.
• Assists with Fire Safety and Disaster Preparedness Evacuation procedures.
• Prepare and refurbish apartment for resident move-ins: including, drywall patching, painting, carpet laying, replacement of vinyl floors and installation/replacement of ceiling fans & lighting.
• Work under the direction of the Executive Director of the community.
• Advises Supervisor of the overall condition of the equipment and furnishings of the community.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
• While supporting a community during Environmental Services vacancy:
• Interacts with residents and staff in a courteous and friendly manner.
• Communicates with Corporate Director of Environmental Services for needed technical advice, product information, research and quality assurance guidance.
• Manage and oversee maintenance and housekeeping staff.

To become Environmental Services Specialist, you will need –

• Must have the ability to remain calm in stressful situations, to be flexible, & work effectively despite potential interruptions.
• This position requires frequent travel, approximately 65 - 75%. Travel for an extended period may be required, local or overnight. Typically, travel is planned; however, there may be times there is an unplanned, immediate need, for local and/or overnight travel. Ability to stay overnight in a destination for an extended period is required, possibly for several weeks at a time.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Must have basic technical knowledge and mechanical ability to perform routine maintenance and repair on mechanical and electrical equipment and possess a basic knowledge of construction principles.
• Be a collaborative team player able to establish effective working relationships with team members.
• Dependable with a strong work ethic.
• Applicable State licensure, as required.
• Proficiency computer applications such as: Internet browsers (e.g., Explorer, Chrome, and Fire Fox), Microsoft Office programs: Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Experience with TELS, or other building management software is preferred.
• Sense of professional curiosity, desire to learn new things, and to find / recommend solutions to problems
• Possess sound organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and have a strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrate d communication excellence, verbally and in writing.
• Great communication and interpersonal skills required along with the heart and passion to work with older adults while providing the best care possible.
• Strong desire to share knowledge & capable of executing an effective training/education program.
• Associate degree and 2-5 years of experience OR accredited maintenance training and 4-6 years of experience preferred.
• Must exhibit and promote a high level of customer service, hospitality, curiosity and friendliness towards all prospects, residents, visitors, employees and the overall community.
• Two (2) years of maintenance experience in a senior care community with proven leadership and organizational skills.
• Goal oriented, self-motivated & thorough
• Possess an appreciation of seniors and an understanding of the aging process.
• Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk, hear, taste & smell. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, lift and /or move up to 50 pounds independently; occasionally lift and/or move up to 200 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

When considering a career with Cedarhurst, please understand that –

• Cedarhurst considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members as its highest priorities. All offers of employment are conditioned on completing and passing a background and drug test, participating in mandatory COVID-19 vaccine program, participating in testing requirements (COVID-19 and TB) and using designated PPE when required.
• To be a Cedarhurst team member means you’re devoted to doing The Friend’s Work: In your every effort, you reassure, energize, and inspire older adults in Cedarhurst.
• Our core values describe our expectation that every team member will be Passionate, Trustworthy, Empathetic, Positive, Respectful and Approachable – and in every way a real, true friend of those we serve.
• Cedarhurst offers a competitive benefits package including medical insurance coverage, life insurance, long-term disability coverage and a 401(k) Plan with company match (after 1 year of service).
• Cedarhurst believes in promoting from within. We seek team members who wish to grow with us.
• Cedarhurst believes that its team is its greatest asset. For this reason, we provide our team members with extensive training as well as personal and career development opportunities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.