Environmental Services EVS Director

Aramark Correctional Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Job summary

Aramark is seeking an Environmental Services Director to lead hospital housekeeping operations, including floor care, patient room cleaning, trash removal and biohazard waste management, plus OR cleaning. This on-site role focuses on leadership, client relations, budgeting and compliance with safety standards.

The position requires 3–5 years in management, a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and healthcare experience; Joint Commission knowledge is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 3–5 years' experience and 3 years in a management role, including managing hourly and salaried staff.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Healthcare experience is required.
• Knowledge of Joint Commission is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leadership: lead, mentor, engage and develop teams; ensure safety and sanitation standards.
• Client Relationship: develop and maintain client rapport; deliver excellent service.
• Financial Performance: manage budget, labor, supplies and P&L statements.
• Productivity: drive efficient operations and cost controls; align with OE fundamentals.
• Compliance: ensure facilities services meet standards.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship

Budgeting

Safety & sanitation

Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Description

The Environmental Services Director is a management position, responsible for developing and executing environmental services (housekeeping) solutions to meet customer needs. Responsible for servicing and/or maintaining a physical location or site to client specifications. Oversees overall cleanliness of a hospital, including floor care, patient room cleaning, trash removal and biohazardous waste removal as well as Operating Room Cleaning.

COMPENSATION: The salary range for this position is $85,000 to $105,000. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.

BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works. For more information about Aramark benefits, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation.

There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance to the extent that those laws apply to the opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Leadership - Lead, mentor, engage and develop teams to maximize their contributions, including recruiting, assessing, training, coaching and managing performance. Ensure facilities services connects to the appropriate Executional Framework. Consistently utilize the GROW Coaching model. Reward and recognize employees. Ensure safety and sanitation standards in all operations.
• Client Relationship - Develop and maintain effective client and customer rapport for mutually beneficial business relationship. Deliver and model WEST as the foundation for delivering excellent customer service. Identify client needs and communicate operational progress. Develop custodial program to meet client and customer demands and specifications.
• Financial Performance - Responsible for building revenue and managing budget which includes labor, supplies, equipment and related services/materials as well as ensuring the completion and maintenance of P&L statements. Adopt all Aramark processes and systems, eliminate custom/manual reports. Understand performance metrics, data, and order and inventory trends; educate teams on key levers to improve margins.
• Productivity - Implement and maintain GM agenda for both labor and facilities initiatives. Create value through efficient operations, appropriate cost controls, and profit management. Full compliance with Operational Excellence fundamentals for facilities and labor targets.
• Compliance - Facilities Services

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 3-5 years' experience and 3 years in a management role (requires 3-5 years' experience managing hourly and salaried employees)
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Healthcare experience required.
• Knowledge of Joint Commission preferred.

Education

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.