Environmental Services EVS Director

Arlington Heights, IL, USA|

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $95,000.00 - $105,000.00

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

work/life resources

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Disability Coverage

Job Description

Aramark is a global leader in providing innovative food, facilities, and uniform services to various industries, including healthcare, education, sports, and business. The company operates in 15 countries around the world, proudly serving millions of guests each day. Rooted in service and united by a shared purpose, Aramark is dedicated to making a significant positive impact for its employees, partners, communities, and the planet. Aramark believes in fostering a work environment that promotes equal employment opportunity and inclusion, ensuring that all employees have the freedom to contribute fully and grow professionally without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status, or other protected characteristics. With a strong commitment to employee development, Aramark provides a supportive platform for individuals to unlock their talents, pursue their passions, and advance their careers by encouraging both professional growth and a sense of belonging.

The EVS (Environmental Services) Director role at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, IL, offered by Aramark, is a challenging and rewarding leadership position within the healthcare sector. This salaried role, with a compensation range of $95,000 to $105,000 annually, focuses on overseeing the staffing, operations, financial management, and quality assurance of environmental services within a healthcare setting. The primary responsibility of the EVS Director is to ensure that all cleaning, sanitizing, and waste removal processes meet stringent health and safety standards to protect patients, staff, visitors, and the community at large.

As EVS Director, the individual will lead and inspire a team that manages facility services ensuring compliance with client specifications and healthcare regulations. This role entails comprehensive ownership of operational management and financial performance, including budgeting, cost control, revenue generation, and resource allocation. The EVS Director establishes and maintains strong client relationships, emphasizes service excellence, and works to enhance customer satisfaction by aligning facility operations with client needs and expectations.

Leadership is critical in this role, with a focus on coaching and developing employees, fostering a culture of safety, quality, and service, and recognizing top talent. The director will employ data-driven decision-making to improve productivity and operational efficiencies, using Aramark’s established processes and systems to optimize labor, supply, and inventory management. Sustainability and energy conservation initiatives are also key areas of focus to ensure long-term operational efficiency.

This position offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, work/life resources, retirement savings plans like 401(k), paid parental leave, and disability coverage, reflecting Aramark’s commitment to supporting the overall well-being of its workforce. The role does not have a predetermined application deadline and will remain open until a qualified candidate is selected, highlighting Aramark’s interest in finding the best possible fit to lead this essential service function at Northwest Community Hospital.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum 3 years experience in healthcare environmental services
Up to 2 years experience in management or supervisory role preferred
Strong leadership and coaching skills
Knowledge of health and safety standards in healthcare settings
Ability to manage budgets and financial performance
Proficient in operational excellence and process improvement
Excellent client relationship and communication skills

Job Qualifications

Requires at least 3 years of experience in healthcare environmental services
Requires up to 2 years of experience in a management or supervisory role preferred
High school diploma or equivalent, or a combination of education and relevant experience
Model key leadership behaviors and ensure the highest levels of safety, quality and service excellence for employees, clients and consumers

Job Duties

Plan, control and direct all cleaning, sanitizing and waste removal functions within a healthcare facility to meet operating and financial goals, client objectives and customer needs
Take overall ownership and accountability of operational management and financial performance of the unit
Model key leadership behaviors and ensure the highest levels of safety, quality and service excellence for employees, clients and consumers
Coach employees by creating a shared understanding about what needs to be achieved and how it is to be achieved
Reward and recognize employees
Identify and engage top talent and develop team members to their fullest potential within the organization
Plan and lead team management meetings
Ensure safety and sanitation standards in all operations
Establish and maintain effective client and customer rapport for a mutually beneficial business relationship
Identify client needs and communicate operational progress
Deliver and model WEST as the foundation for delivering excellent customer service
Facilitate and support new business and retention activities
Develop programs (facilities, custodial, energy, grounds or maintenance) to meet client and customer demands and specifications
Build revenue and manage budget which includes cost controls with regard to labor, supply, and inventory
Ensure the completion and maintenance of financial statements relative to the department
Oversight and responsibility to deliver client and company financial targets
Adopt all Aramark processes and systems, eliminate custom/manual reports
Understand performance metrics, data, order and inventory trends
educate teams on key levers to improve margins
Implement and maintain GM agenda for both labor and total quality management requirements
Create value through efficient operations, appropriate cost controls, and profit management
Ensure consistent application of Aramark’s operating standards and processes (Operational Excellence) with particular focus on efficiencies in sustainability efforts to reduce energy consumption and labor productivity standards.