Director of Environmental Services

About This Role

Lead and oversee essential operations for a high-rise building, ensuring a safe, clean, and well-maintained environment. This includes managing plant operations, maintenance, housekeeping, laundry, landscaping, safety, and construction oversight, while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop short- and long-term goals and objectives in consultation with community management and consistent with Sequoia Living Mission, Vision, Core Values and Commitment to Inclusion.
• Oversee the administrative operations and personnel management of the Environmental Services Department, including interviewing, hiring, supervising, training, motivating, and performance management.
• Review corrective maintenance projects and repairs, and oversee inventory status for maintenance projects.
• Oversee preventative maintenance software programs and ensure preventative and corrective maintenance on building, equipment, and vehicles conform to Federal, State, and local codes and regulations.
• Ensure the implementation of Fire, Disaster and Safety Programs, Hazardous Materials Business Plan, and Emergency Department Response Systems in compliance with Federal, State, and local codes and titles.
• Prepare department operating and capital budgets, monitor expenditures, analyze costs, and assure adherence to budget.
• Solicit, evaluate, and select bids from outside contractors and service agencies for projects or services.
• Oversee appropriate performance and quality standards, timeliness of repairs, capital projects, and apartment renovations.
• Manage the community’s capital budget projects in coordination with the Sequoia Living Director of Facilities.
• Oversee workplace safety and risk control programs as the community Safety Coordinator, ensuring employee education and training regarding safe work practices and occupational exposure.

Requirements

• Proven experience in facilities management, environmental services, or a related field, preferably in a senior leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance, safety standards, and maintenance best practices.
• Regulatory & Compliance Expertise: Strong understanding of construction laws, building codes, contract management, and insurance requirements.
• Familiarity with Titles 8 & 19 of the California Administrative Code, OSHA/OSHPD, and ADA regulations; working knowledge of Title 22 and Title 24.
• Technical Proficiency: Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
• Strong understanding of safety codes, environmental regulations, and hazardous material handling programs, including asbestos management.
• General knowledge of electrical, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, and related trades, and familiarity with housekeeping, laundry, landscaping, and maintenance operations.
• Expertise in workplace safety practices, industrial chemical handling, and compliance with environmental regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, MS Project).
• At least six (6) years of hands-on experience in environmental services, maintenance, or facilities management within a healthcare, residential, or similar community setting.
• A minimum of three (3) years in a management or supervisory role.
• Prior experience working with building automation and systems, including HVAC, refrigeration, boilers, electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic controls.
• Knowledge of fire life/safety systems, emergency generators, and UPS systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required. A minimum of two (2) years of college education or trade school training with a focus on environmental services, maintenance, or related trades. A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field is preferred.
• At least six (6) years of hands-on experience in environmental services, maintenance, or facilities management within a healthcare, residential, or similar community setting, with a minimum of three (3) years in a management or supervisory role.

Nice to Have

• Experience working in a CCRC, assisted living or hospital environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field.
• Engineering degree.
• Preferred experience in CCRSs.

Skills

* Required skills