EVS Resource Coordinator — Evening Shift Leader

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Overtime eligibility

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking an Environmental Services Resource Coordinator in Chicago to establish standards, plan EVS coverage, and supervise staff aligned with the hospital’s mission. The role involves coordinating with managers, interviewing candidates, training teams, and ensuring clean, safe facilities.

The position requires 3–5 years of supervisory EVS experience, strong leadership and organizational skills, and proficiency with Peoplesoft for supply orders.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of experience in relevant field and Supervisory experience.
• Appropriate clinical or technical competence in relevant area.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Communication skills (interpersonal and group, assertiveness, conflict resolution, etc.).
• Organization and planning skills (prioritization, time management, initiative, follow through).
• Demonstrated problem solving skills.
• Completed the Coordinator Orientation Courses.

Responsibilities

• Establish and review standards and work procedures for all Environmental Services staff in accordance with established policies and practices of the facility.
• Plan work schedules, hours, areas of work, and job duties to ensure adequate EVS coverage.
• Assist Manager in the supervision of various aspects of the departments and collaborates with managers and coordinators to achieve the departments and NMH mission, goals and objectives.
• Participate in the interview process, evaluate, and recommend termination of facility Environmental Services personnel in accordance with facility standards.
• Orientate, train, and supervise all Environmental Services staff under span of control.
• Regularly inspect and evaluate physical condition of facility and supervise the relocation and storage of all furnishings and equipment, as well as the relocation of space to improve the sanitation and appearance of the facility.
• Report unsafe conditions and conduct research to improve EVS technology.
• Participate in regular staff meetings and communicate with members of other departments to coordinate EVS activities.
• May serve on facility wide committee.
• Conduct daily touch points and coaching with EVS staff.
• Schedule major project work, ensuring that adequate staff and supplies are available to perform tasks.
• Ordering supplies and equipment using Peoplesoft requisitions.
• Conducts regular inventory of housekeeping supplies and order same.
• Keeps costs in line with approved budgetary amounts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Supervisory experience

Education

Associates or Bachelors degree

Tools

Peoplesoft

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking an Environmental Services Resource Coordinator in Chicago to establish standards, plan EVS coverage, and supervise staff aligned with the hospital’s mission. The role involves coordinating with managers, interviewing candidates, training teams, and ensuring clean, safe facilities.

The position requires 3–5 years of supervisory EVS experience, strong leadership and organizational skills, and proficiency with Peoplesoft for supply orders.