Manager, Custodial Services (department Of Facilities Management) Actively Recruited

Cook County Offices

Under The President

Administrative Hearings

Auditor

Bureau of Administration

Bureau of Economic Development

Bureau of Finance

Bureau of Human Resources

Bureau of Technology

Facilities

Office of the President

Job Summary

Provide strategic coordination and operational leadership across assigned facilities to ensure efficient workflow execution and alignment with institutional performance standards.

Oversee and conduct facility inspections to identify custodial deficiencies, prioritize corrective actions, and maintain a safe, functional, and compliant environment.

Manage the implementation of training programs focused on proficient operation, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures for custodial equipment and mechanical tools.

Manage vendor and contractor performance for outsourced facility services including pest control, waste management, recycling, and snow removal ensuring adherence to contractual obligations and service-level expectations.

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local health and safety regulations.

Develop and implement safety protocols and operating procedures to mitigate workplace risks and support a secure operational environment for personnel and facility occupants.

This position is Actively Recruited and At Will Minimum Qualifications



* Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher is required



* Five (5) years of custodial services, sanitation, maintenance, or directly related experience is required



* Three (3) years of prior supervisory experience in janitorial, custodial, or environmental services is required



* Certification in OSHA Biohazard Safety Training is required



* Valid driver's license and proof of automobile insurance is required

This position is considered a safety-sensitive position.

Candidates who are selected to fill safety-sensitive positions must pass a required drug test as part of the pre-employment background check process.

https://www.cookcountyil.gov/sites/default/files/service/drug-and-alcohol-policy.pdf

Candidates who are contacted will be required to produce original required documents (e.g., current driver's license, diploma, school transcript, certifications, etc.) listed on the Notice of Job Opportunity within five (5) days of being extended an offer, in writing, by the Bureau Chief of BHR (or designee).

Candidates will be notified of how to submit required documents.

The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work.

They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work.



*Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States territories and Canada, must be credentialed by the World Education Services (WES), Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE)...