Manager, Environmental Services Operations (department Of Facilities Management) - Actively Recruite

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

Lead and oversee the Environmental Services (EVS) operations, ensuring a safe, clean, and well-maintained facility that complies with applicable infection control, hazardous waste, forensic, and regulatory standards.

Operating in a highly sensitive forensic environment, manages facility sanitation operations and ensures continuous operational readiness while maintaining stringent security, safety, and confidentiality requirements.

This position is Actively Recruited and At Will .



*This position is On Call 24/7 Minimum Qualifications :

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher in Environmental
Science, Facilities Management, Public Health or a directly related field AND

• Five (5) years of experience in environmental services, commercial janitorial management, or facilities
operations within a healthcare, laboratory, or forensic setting or a directly related field AND

• Three (3) years of prior supervisory experience AND

• Certification in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Biohazard Safety Training is required.

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.



*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) or a National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES) member organization.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Knowledge of advanced commercial cleaning techniques, equipment operation, and proper handling procedures for biohazardous and infectious waste.

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal environmental, occupational safety, infection control, and biohazard management regulations, including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) requirements.

• Skill in supervising, training, and motivating a diverse team of environmental services personnel, including the ability to provide advanced expertise and guidance to team members navigating complex and non-traditional situations.

• Skill in inventory management, including the safe tracking, storage, and utilization of industrial cleaning chemicals, and supplies.

• Ability to develop, execute, a...