Remote Facility Hygiene Specialist

Placements24; Riverton (UT); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Fully remote

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is partnering with a large national chain of educational institutions to hire a Remote Facility Hygiene Specialist. This fully remote role involves developing and implementing hygiene protocols across campuses, conducting remote assessments, and guiding on-site teams to uphold sanitation and infection-control standards.

The ideal candidate holds a master’s degree in EH/PH or facilities management with 5+ years in institutional hygiene, and excels in remote leadership, data analysis,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Environmental Health, Public Health, or Facilities Management.
• Minimum 5 years in facility hygiene, sanitation, or public health.
• Strong remote communication and leadership skills.
• Experience with infection control principles.
• Proficiency with data analysis and digital project tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and implement standardized hygiene policies for all facilities.
• Conduct remote virtual assessments and audits of campus facilities.
• Provide training to on-site facilities staff on cleaning, disinfection, and waste management.
• Oversee procurement, distribution, and inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Stay current with public health guidelines, regulatory requirements, and infection control trends.
• Collaborate with leadership and health officers to address hygiene concerns.
• Analyze facility data to track hygiene KPIs.
• Develop educational materials to promote hygiene practices.
• Manage relationships with external cleaning providers.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Skills

Remote leadership

Public health

Facilities management

Infection control

Data analysis

Project management

Education

Master's degree in Environmental Health, Public Health, Facility Management, or related

Tools

Digital data tools

Video conferencing tools

PM software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a large national chain of educational institutions, is seeking an experienced and dedicated Remote Facility Hygiene Specialist . This role is a fully remote position, allowing you to contribute to maintaining exceptional hygiene standards across all campuses from your home office. You will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive hygiene protocols, conducting virtual facility assessments, managing cleaning supply chains, and providing expert guidance to on- site facilities management teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in public health, environmental hygiene, or facilities management with a focus on sanitation and infection control. This role requires exceptional communication, analytical, and project management skills, enabling effective remote leadership and support. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring safe and healthy learning environments for students and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and implement standardized hygiene and sanitation policies and procedures for all educational facilities.
• Conduct remote virtual assessments and audits of campus facilities to evaluate hygiene standards and identify areas for improvement.
• Provide training and guidance to on- site facilities staff and management on best practices in cleaning, disinfection, and waste management.
• Oversee the procurement, distribution, and inventory management of cleaning supplies and sanitation equipment across all campuses.
• Stay current with public health guidelines, regulatory requirements, and emerging trends in facility hygiene and infection control.
• Collaborate with institutional leadership and health and safety officers to address any hygiene-related concerns or outbreaks.
• Analyze facility data to track hygiene performance metrics and report on key performance indicators.
• Develop educational materials and campaigns to promote good hygiene practices among students and staff.
• Manage relationships with external cleaning service providers where applicable.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Environmental Health, Public Health, Facility Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in facility hygiene management, sanitation, or public health, with a focus on institutional or educational settings.
• Proven ability to develop and implement comprehensive hygiene programs.
• Strong understanding of infection control principles and practices.
• Excellent remote communication, presentation, and training skills.
• Proficiency in using digital tools for data analysis, project management, and virtual collaboration.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple projects effectively from a remote location.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks governing public facilities.
• Experience in supply chain management for cleaning and sanitation products is advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and remote leadership.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement contributions.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering significant flexibility.
• Opportunity to impact the health and safety of a large student and staff population.
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
• Be a key contributor to a leading educational organization's operational excellence.