Facilities Manager / Environmental Services Director I

Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS), headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a respected nonprofit, faith-based organization committed to providing a comprehensive range of high-quality housing, care, and services for older adults. With over 8,000 dedicated employees serving more than 41,800 older adults, PHS operates 60 affiliated senior living communities across Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin, alongside Optage® home and community services. PHS is also co-owner of Genevive, the largest geriatric primary care practice in Minnesota, which offers comprehensive care to over 15,500 older adults. Established in 1955, PHS has built a strong reputation for innovation and leadership in promoting independence, purposeful living, and overall well-being for seniors. Today, it ranks among the largest nonprofit providers of senior housing and services in the United States.

SummerWood of Plymouth is an active, vibrant senior living community located in the heart of Plymouth, a flourishing west Minneapolis suburb known for its convenient access to Highways 55 and 494. The community enjoys proximity to ample retail shopping, neighborhood dining, the public library, churches, and the community center, facilitating a well-rounded lifestyle for both residents and staff. SummerWood offers specialized care options including Assisted Living and Assisted Living Memory Care, creating a supportive environment for seniors with varied needs. Employees benefit from amenities such as off-street parking, discounted meals, and complimentary fitness center access.

The position of Facilities Manager / Environmental Services Director (ESD) at SummerWood of Plymouth is a hands-on, working managerial role crucial for maintaining the physical environment and operational excellence of the site’s buildings and grounds. This role involves leadership supervision of diverse teams, including maintenance technicians, engineers, floor care specialists, and housekeeping and laundry staff, ensuring all environmental services meet safety, regulatory, and resident satisfaction standards.

Reporting directly to the Site Leader, the Facilities Manager / Environmental Services Director plays an integral role in planning and implementing strategies, overseeing operating and capital budgets, and managing departmental programming to achieve both short and long-term goals. The role encompasses oversight of multiple service areas—from engineering and grounds maintenance to floor care and housekeeping—requiring depth of knowledge in building systems, environmental regulatory compliance, and project management.

Key responsibilities include the maintenance and execution of PHS-designed maintenance and engineering plans consistent with safety, resident needs, and budget parameters; managing scheduled plant operations; soliciting and responding to customer feedback to elevate service quality; overseeing construction projects; and managing contracted services for building and equipment upkeep. The role also administers housekeeping and laundry programs aimed at creating a safe, sanitary, and inviting home-like environment.

Additionally, the Facilities Manager / Environmental Services Director is responsible for consulting with regional engineers, site leadership, vendors, and contractors to address building equipment issues, make purchasing decisions, and manage service contracts. Ensuring that critical systems such as boilers, emergency power, life safety, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, security, and resident call systems are always functional and well-maintained is a priority. This position requires leadership with a strong understanding of managing multiple departments, budget oversight, project management, and demonstrated organizational, administrative, and communication skills.

The estimated starting salary for this key leadership role ranges from $68,909 to $76,565 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience. This full-time, benefits-eligible position also requires participation in an after-hours emergency on-call rotation, reflecting the importance of maintaining continuous operational readiness and safety for the community at all times.

Joining Presbyterian Homes & Services means becoming part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to the well-being and dignity of older adults. Candidates attracted to this role will have the opportunity to contribute significantly to sustaining and enhancing the quality of life in a respected senior living community, while benefiting from a robust suite of employee benefits and professional development supports. PHS values diversity and inclusivity and is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, welcoming applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or other protected factors.