Environmental Services Manager (1st Shift)

Aramark Corporation; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Healthcare+ is seeking an Environmental Services (EVS) Manager (1st Shift) to lead EVS operations at Evanston Hospital in Evanston, Illinois. The EVS Manager oversees daily operations, quality assurance, and client satisfaction, partnering with hospital leadership to drive service quality throughout the facility.

The role leads frontline teams, plans staffing, and champions safety and continuous improvement to ensure a clean, welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff during

Qualifications

• 3+ years of EVS/environmental services leadership required.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience required.
• Healthcare EVS experience preferred but not required.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with hospital leadership and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee EVS operations at Evanston Hospital to ensure a clean, safe patient environment.
• Coach and develop frontline EVS staff; drive safety, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Plan staffing and manage labor efficiency while meeting operational needs.
• Maintain compliance with hospital and Aramark standards; conduct QA inspections.
• Build relationships with hospital leadership and communicate performance metrics.

Skills

EVS leadership

Staff supervision

Healthcare environment

Regulatory compliance

Communication with leadership

Job description

Job Description

Aramark Healthcare+ is seeking an Environmental Services (EVS) Manager (1st Shift) to lead EVS operations at Evanston Hospital in Evanston, Illinois.

The EVS Manager is responsible for ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff while overseeing daily EVS operations, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, employee engagement, and client satisfaction. This role provides leadership to frontline teams and partners with hospital leadership to drive operational excellence and service quality throughout the facility

1st Shift | 6:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Compensation Data

COMPENSATION: The Salaried rate for this position is $60,000 to $70,000. 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 all applicable laws, including, but not limited to all applicable Fair Chance Ordinances and Acts. For jobs in San Francisco, this includes the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Job Responsibilities

Leadership

• Lead and oversee daily Environmental Services (EVS) operations at Evanston Hospital, ensuring a clean, safe, and patient-focused environment.
• Supervise, coach, and develop frontline EVS staff and supervisors to achieve operational and service excellence.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Plan staffing levels and work assignments to meet operational needs while maintaining labor efficiency.
• Conduct routine team meetings, performance discussions, and recognition activities.

Operations & Quality

• Ensure patient rooms, clinical areas, public spaces, and support departments meet cleanliness, sanitation, and appearance standards.
• Maintain compliance with hospital, regulatory, infection prevention, and Aramark standards and procedures.
• Conduct quality assurance inspections, audits, and follow-up activities to drive consistent performance.
• Respond promptly and professionally to client, patient, and customer concerns.
• Support departmental readiness for surveys, inspections, and accreditation reviews.

Client Relationship

• Build and maintain strong relationships with hospital leadership and key stakeholders.
• Communicate operational updates, performance metrics, and improvement initiatives to clients and leadership teams.
• Deliver and model excellent customer service standards throughout the operation.
• Partner with hospital departments to support a positive patient, visitor, and employee experience.

Financial Performance

• Manage departmental budgets, labor costs, supplies, and inventory to achieve financial objectives.
• Monitor operational performance metrics and implement action plans to improve results.
• Support productivity initiatives while maintaining quality and service standards.
• Ensure accurate completion of required financial and operational reporting.

Productivity & Continuous Improvement

• Drive operational excellence through effective processes, workflows, and staffing practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve service quality, efficiency, and employee engagement.
• Utilize performance data and key metrics to make informed operational decisions.
• Support sustainability, waste reduction, and cost-control initiatives as appropriate.

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

• 3+ years of experience in Environmental Services (EVS), housekeeping, hospitality, hotel operations, commercial cleaning, custodial services, or a related field required.
• 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience required.
• Healthcare Environmental Services (EVS) experience preferred but not required.
• Experience leading teams in a hospital, healthcare, hospitality, hotel, commercial cleaning, or other large-scale service environment preferred.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to effectively interact with hospital leadership, clients, and key stakeholders.
• Ability to manage staffing, operational priorities, quality standards, and performance metrics in a fast-paced environment.

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.