Healthcare EVS Manager: Lead, Train & Elevate Cleanliness

Aramark; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Healthcare+ is seeking a 1st Shift Environmental Services (EVS) Manager to join UI Health in Chicago, IL. You will lead daily EVS operations, supervise frontline staff, and maintain clean, safe environments for patients and staff.

Strong leadership and communication skills are essential to drive training, accountability, and service excellence. Responsibilities include quality inspections, regulatory compliance, patient and staff satisfaction initiatives, and collaborating with hospital

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of Environmental Services experience in an acute care hospital environment required.
• Previous leadership experience with a proven ability to train, coach, develop, and hold frontline teams accountable.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced healthcare setting.
• Experience conducting quality inspections, managing regulatory compliance, and supporting infection prevention initiatives.
• Proficiency with staffing, scheduling, timekeeping, performance management, and employee engagement.
• Knowledge of Joint Commission, OSHA, infection prevention, and healthcare environmental services standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and accountability for daily EVS operations, team performance, and departmental goals.
• Coach, train, and develop frontline employees through ongoing feedback, recognition, and performance management.
• Maintain accountability for attendance, timekeeping, productivity, and execution of departmental standards.
• Identify, engage, and develop top talent while building a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Plan and lead team meetings, shift huddles, and training sessions.
• Conduct routine quality inspections and ensure safety, sanitation, and infection prevention standards are maintained.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with hospital leadership, nursing teams, and key stakeholders.
• Identify client needs, communicate operational updates, and proactively address concerns.
• Deliver and model WEST as the foundation for exceptional customer service.
• Collaborate with hospital partners to support patient satisfaction, cleanliness goals, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Manage departmental resources through effective labor management, supply utilization, and inventory control.
• Support financial reporting and achievement of client and company financial goals.
• Utilize Aramark systems, processes, and performance data to drive operational improvements.
• Monitor key performance metrics and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Lead day-to-day operations to ensure quality, efficiency, and service excellence.
• Ensure consistent application of Aramark's Operational Excellence standards and EVS best practices.
• Drive accountability through regular inspections, follow-up, and execution of departmental priorities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on labor productivity, quality outcomes, and operational effectiveness.

Skills

EVS leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Job description

Aramark Healthcare+ is seeking a 1st Shift Environmental Services (EVS) Manager to join UI Health in Chicago, IL. You will lead daily EVS operations, supervise frontline staff, and maintain clean, safe environments for patients and staff.

Strong leadership and communication skills are essential to drive training, accountability, and service excellence. Responsibilities include quality inspections, regulatory compliance, patient and staff satisfaction initiatives, and collaborating with hospital