Environmental Services Manager

We are pleased to offer the position of Environmental Services Manager within the Kenneth Moy Care Center. This position is responsible for management of the housekeeping, laundry, and resident transportation functions for the Care Center. 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, visit Employees Benefit Information . For detailed information on paid time off, visit Employee Policy Manual , Section 5. Provides general supervision over routine, specialized, and emergency custodial and maintenance activities Assigns, delegates, supervises, schedules and inspects the work of subordinate staff Recommends hires and promotions, directs and evaluates employment decisions for all assigned positions Maintains operations in compliance with applicable state and federal laws Monitors approved budget throughout the year Maintains safety of staff through training programs Develops departmental policies and procedures, as well as quality improvement plans and monitoring tools Maintains inventory and par levels Inspects building and evaluates the quantity and quality of work performed Prepares requisitions for necessary supplies Evaluates and recommends the purchase of new equipment, supplies and/or maintenance and repair work Meets with vendors and tests new products Coordinates the ordering of supplies and commodities in accordance with DuPage County Procurement Ordinance Investigates and responds to customer complaints in a professional and timely manner, involving Director as appropriate Requirements include the following experience or equivalent combination of training and experience: High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in an institutional, governmental, or commercial building in a housekeeping or other custodial maintenance role Three (3) years in a supervisory role Must possess and maintain in good standing, a valid Illinois driver's license.

The preferred candidate will have:

Prior experience supervising or managing housekeeping, environmental services, or custodial teams in a long-term care, skilled nursing, or healthcare setting Strong knowledge of infection prevention and control practices as they relate to environmental services including cleaning, disinfecting, and sanitation protocols 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 30 pounds 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. Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.