Full Time EVS Director l 40 hours/week l Occasional On-Call/Weekend needs primarily Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm

The Environmental Director is responsible for managing all maintenance, housekeeping, laundry and security personnel while maintaining a clean, safe and comfortable environment for residents, guests and team members. This position also provides input into capital planning, prepares a department operating budget, procures equipment and supplies, and manages contracts for services required to operate the buildings and grounds.

About Us:

Join Ecumen, a leading nonprofit senior living provider committed to advocating for older adults through exceptional housing, compassionate healthcare, and innovative services. With over 160 years of experience, we proudly rank as Minnesota’s 8th largest senior living organization. Be part of a team that makes a meaningful impact, supporting our mission to serve older adults, while fostering inclusivity and belonging in everything we do. 

The targeted Salary range for this job is $66,500- $85,000 Annually.

Ecumen considers a variety of factors when determining new hire pay including experience, qualifications, and, when applicable, certifications, licenses, and education.

Ecumen offers a comprehensive benefits package to our full-time team members including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life & disability insurance, paid time off benefits (PTO and Sick & Safe Time), a generous 6% 401(k) match, and other well-being resources. Learn more at https://www.ecumen.org/find-a-career/benefits/

Essential Job Responsibilities: 

Hires, trains and supervises maintenance, housekeeping and laundry staff to meet regulations and established departmental standards.  Determines daily, weekly, monthly physical plant operational needs, including staff scheduling, assigning work tasks, supply/equipment procurement, and tracking all work performed in the TELS preventive maintenance software system. Participates in site/campus-level capital planning, estimating costs and asset life-cycle projections, determining replacement schedules for building assets. Develops and manages department operating budget. Develops and maintains external vendor relationships for all maintenance, custodial, grounds, housekeeping services and for monitoring all nonmedical contractors hired to perform services on the premises. Performs on-site project management when working with contractors to ensure a seamless project delivery schedule. Assesses building security needs, adjusting if appropriate.   Adheres to all local, state and federal compliance requirements, maintaining accurate records. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED Boiler operator’s license in Minnesota, at the minimum horsepower class as designated by the governing state for the boilers on site Previous maintenance experience required, preferably in a health care setting Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite Ability to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility including but not limited to:  Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, HIPAA, Resident’s Bill of Rights, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, OSHA, Right to know, SDS, ADA, HUD Policy and Procedures, Fair Housing laws and regulations).

Preferred Qualifications:

Technical college Previous supervisory experience Professional designation such as a Certified Health Care Facilities Manager (CHFM)