MANAGER, ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES OPERATIONS (DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT) - ACTIVELY RECRUITED-2121 W. Harrison Street
About The Position
Lead and oversee Environmental Services (EVS) operations to ensure a safe, clean, and well-maintained facility that complies with applicable infection control, hazardous waste, forensic, and regulatory standards. In a highly sensitive forensic environment, manage facility sanitation operations and maintain continuous operational readiness while upholding stringent security, safety, and confidentiality requirements. This position is actively recruited, at will, and on call 24/7. Successful completion of post-offer tests may be required, including a background check, drug screen, and medical examination. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
- Five years of experience in environmental services, commercial janitorial management, facilities operations in a healthcare, laboratory, or forensic setting, or a directly related field.
- Three years of prior supervisory experience.
- OSHA Biohazard Safety Training certification.
- Knowledge of advanced commercial cleaning techniques, equipment operation, and procedures for handling biohazardous and infectious waste.
- Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal environmental, occupational safety, infection control, and biohazard management regulations, including OSHA, EPA, CDC, and IDPH requirements.
- Ability to maintain professionalism, discretion, and strict confidentiality in a sensitive forensic environment.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee Environmental Services operations and facility sanitation.
- Ensure the facility is safe, clean, well maintained, and compliant with applicable infection control, hazardous waste, forensic, and regulatory standards.
- Maintain continuous operational readiness while upholding security, safety, and confidentiality requirements.
- Supervise, train, and motivate environmental services personnel.
- Manage inventory and safe tracking, storage, and use of industrial cleaning chemicals and supplies.
- Develop, execute, and document quality control programs; inspect and enforce applicable standards and regulations.
- Organize and adjust staff schedules for 24/7 operations, staff absences, and emergency requests.
- Communicate and enforce workplace policies, safety protocols, restricted-access limits, and prohibitions on social media and photography.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Basic term life insurance
- Pension plan and deferred compensation program
- Employee assistance program
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
- May qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
