Environmental Services Supervisor

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Hudson River Housing improves lives and communities through housing with compassion and development with vision. We are dedicated to building strong, sustainable communities by developing and preserving quality affordable housing and helping families and individuals obtain and maintain housing through education, advocacy and support services.
We are a committed group of people from all backgrounds who care deeply about our community and want to make it a better place.
Position:Environmental Services Supervisor
General Description:
The Environmental Services Supervisor is responsible for managing the daily housekeeping and grounds maintenance of all facilities they are assigned to. Safety of the guests/residents of the facility as well as the overall appearance. The Environmental Services Supervisor will be given the authority to make appropriate decisions and contacts in order to achieve a safe and efficient operation.
Principal Duties:

• Recruiting, training, scheduling, supervising, evaluating and disciplining of assigned staff.
• Organize and lead agency snow removal operations including the use of snow blowers, shovels and salt products to clear snow from entrances & walks. Allocates tasks to Environmental Service Techs.
• Organize and lead agency ground maintenance operations using power mowers, rakes, shovels and hand tools to maintain grounds, shrubs & flower beds at all HRH sites. Allocates tasks to Environmental Service Techs.
• Organize and lead agency housekeeping operations. Responsible for apartment and room turnovers, all building offices spaces, common areas and bathrooms. Performs work according to standard procedures, routine maintenance and cleaning checklists. Allocates tasks to Housekeeping staff with proper equipment using brooms, mops and floor equipment to sweep, mop, strip and wax floors.
• Investigates complaints regarding housekeeping/grounds maintenance equipment, and takes corrective action.
• Managing the procurement, purchasing and ordering of all housekeeping and grounds maintenance supplies, equipment and related items.
• Coordinates work activities among Environmental Services and Maintenance Department to improve vacancy turnovers.
• Conducts orientation training and in-service training to explain policies, work procedures, and demonstrate use and maintenance of equipment.
• Makes recommendations to improve service and ensure more efficient daily operations.
• Developing and maintaining a system for on-call and emergency coverage of facility.
• Prepares reports concerning room occupancy, payroll, and department expenses.
• Overseeing the safe and efficient operation of the physical buildings. Responding to building problems as they arise.
• Attending and participating in all staff meetings, trainings and conferences as required.
• Receives general supervision from VP of Facilities or designated supervisor.
• Carry out additional tasks as required by VP/Director of Facilities.

Qualifications:
Education/Knowledge: Require a minimum of 5 years supervisory experience and/or an Associates Degree in related field. Ability to work with diverse groups, written and oral communication skills, problem solving ability, organizational skills, maturity and professional judgment needed.
Experience: Management experience required. Five years supervisory experience is desired. Experience in providing quality living accommodations to people who are low income, homeless, mentally ill, and other needy populations desired.
License Requirements: Valid driver's license and Own Transportation.
Other: Home telephone required.
Location: Poughkeepsie, NY
Immediate Supervisor: Facilities Supervisor
Salary: $45,000 - $50,000
How to apply: To apply please email humanresources@hudsonriverhousing.org with the job title you're interested in as the email subject.
Equity is a core value at Hudson River Housing. We believe in promoting a culture that decenters bias, celebrates difference, enhances equitable communication, and nurtures relationship building .
It is important to us that community members have access to stable means of economic growth. We are continually committed to hiring from within our community including applicants with lived experience that can inform and strengthen our work.
Hudson River Housing is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin (including ancestry), religion, gender or sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), alienage or citizenship status (unless required by law), disability, reproductive health decision making (including, but not limited to, the decision to use or access a particular drug, device, or medical service), marital status, partnership status, caregiver status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, military status, unemployment status, genetic information (including genetic characteristics), or any other protected status under federal, state, or local laws. Hudson River Housing is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy with respect to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
Salary Description
$45,000 - $50,000