Environmental Services Director - Ebenezer

There’s no place like Edina, MN and York Gardens Senior Living is proud to be part of this vibrant community. Our senior living is conveniently located near public transportation and the cross roads of Highways 100, I-35W and I-494. To many, Edina represents a lifestyle that’s synonymous with gracious living. We offer a combination of 76 assisted living, Independent Living, Memory care and Care Suites units. We boast an exceptional and tenured team of caregivers who believe in Ebenezer’s mission to heal, discover, and educate for longer healthier, more meaningful lives.

The Environmental Services Director is responsible for general oversight and maintenance of property including all major utility, life safety, grounds, and security systems. Plans and manages all aspects of building operations. 

This is a full time position, (1.0FTE/80 hours per pay period) and includes evenings and weekends as needed.

Benefit Eligible: https://www.ebenezercares.org/benefits.html

Ebenezer is proud to be voted 2024 Star Tribune Top Work Place, and has received this honor fifteen years in a row. We're an established organization with over 100 years of excellent service and an outstanding rate of growth. When you come to work at an Ebenezer community, we strive to support your growth, honor your strengths and empower you to make a difference in the lives of others.

Provides general oversight and maintenance of property, including all major utility, life safety and security systems. 

• Monitors condition of & forecasts need for repairs/ replacement of HVAC, energy management, life safety, security, fire, elevators, electrical and plumbing systems. 
• Manages preventative maintenance services/contracts in accordance with individual facility guidelines. 
• Oversees purchasing activities for maintenance and housekeeping supplies within budgetary guidelines and oversee payment of bills per facility practices. 
• Ability to secure bids for capital improvements in accordance with facility guidelines. 

Supervises maintenance and housekeeping staff.

• Hire, train/coach, and discipline maintenance and housekeeping staff.  
• Schedule staff and manage daily workload (as needed) for the timely completion of work orders and apartment turnovers. 

Ensures timely and efficient turnover of apartments 

• Communicates effectively with team to discuss needs 
• Performs and/or coordinates painting, cleaning, carpeting and apartment updates 
• Keeps Executive Director current on stats of apartment turnover and needs 

Provides 24/7 emergency On-Call response per rotating schedule.  

• Schedules staff to provide 24/7 emergency Maintenance coverage, including self. 
• Ability and willingness to support other on-call staff on an “as needed” basis.

Promotes a safe environment for staff, tenants and visitors. 

• Identifies concerns through regular inspection of building and grounds. 
• Leads or co-leads Safety Committee per facility guidelines. 
• Conducts and tracks community emergency drills

• Performs other duties as assigned and directed.

Required

• Three to five years Multi-housing maintenance experience
• Ability to troubleshoot appliances/plumbing/electrical/carpentry issues
• Special Class C Boiler Operator’s License or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire. 
• Current Driver’s License (in good standing) 

Preferred

• Experience working with seniors in an Assisted Living
• Vocational/Technical Training or Associate Degree – Industrial energy or related field