Environmental Services Supervisor

County of DuPage; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

County of DuPage seeks an Environmental Services Supervisor within the Facilities Management Department to lead housekeeping and laundry operations.

You will schedule staff, monitor attendance, ensure quality, and coordinate project work while managing inventories and responding to resident concerns.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, DuPage County offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Four years housekeeping, laundry or custodial experience in a large environment.
• Two years supervisory experience.
• Valid Illinois driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Prepares staff schedules and determines daily work assignments
• Supervises the work of housekeeping and laundry staff
• Monitors attendance
• Inspects the work of subordinate staff using a hand held computer to ensure compliance with standards and provides feedback regarding quality of work
• Plans and coordinates the project work schedule
• Recommends hires and promotions, directs and evaluates employment decisions for all assigned positions
• Completes employee performance appraisals
• Investigates and resolves client complaints or concerns
• Identifies areas for improvement within the department
• Researches alternatives and makes recommendations to the Environmental Services Manager
• Requisitions and issues supplies and equipment
• Keeps an inventory of equipment and supplies on hand
• Reports maintenance and repairs
• Assists with special reports
• Plans for, develops and conducts in-service programs
• Maintains accurate records
• Interacts with residents

Skills

Supervisory experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

We are pleased to offer the opportunity to work as an Environmental Services Supervisor for the DuPage County Facilities Management Department.

DuPage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This position is eligible for our complete benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, pension, deferred compensation plan, tuition reimbursement, pre-paid legal and credit union. As a team member at DuPage County, you will also have access to time off with pay on Designated Holidays or holiday pay if required to work, Vacation time, Sick time and Paid Leave.

To learn more about the cost and coverage of the benefits plan, Employees Benefit Information.

For detailed information on paid time off, Employee Policy Manual, Section 5.

Responsibilities Include:

• Prepares staff schedules and determines daily work assignments
• Supervises the work of housekeeping and laundry staff
• Monitors attendance
• Inspects the work of subordinate staff using a hand held computer to ensure compliance with standards and provides feedback regarding quality of work
• Plans and coordinates the project work schedule

• Recommends hires and promotions, directs and evaluates employment decisions for all assigned positions

• Completes employee performance appraisals
• Investigates and resolves client complaints or concerns
• Identifies areas for improvement within the department
• Researches alternatives and makes recommendations to the Environmental Services Manager
• Requisitions and issues supplies and equipment
• Keeps an inventory of equipment and supplies on hand
• Reports maintenance and repairs
• Assists with special reports
• Plans for, develops and conducts in-service programs
• Maintains accurate records
• Interacts with residents

Requirements include the following experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Four (4) years of housekeeping, laundry or custodial experience in a large commercial or institutional environment
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience
• Must possess and maintain in good standing, a valid Illinois driver's license

A post-offer physical is required

A pre-employment background check is required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 30pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Use of arm and /or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than for light work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work will occur in an office and field environment. While performing the duties and responsibilities the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, loud noise, noxious odors, dusts, poor ventilation, unsanitary conditions, chemicals, oils, electricity, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, intense noises, travel, and other related conditions and situations.