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Assistant Manager Environment Services

Lake County
Waukegan, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/22/2026
Are you looking for a challenging role within an organization that provides rewarding compensation, an excellent benefits package, and career growth opportunities? If so, Lake County Government is the place for you. Comprised of nearly 3,000 employees, it is our goal to positively serve the residents of Lake County while working with a purpose. We believe our employees should take pride in the work they accomplish while truly respecting a collaborative work environment.
  • Performs, plans, assigns, and supervises general custodial functions such as sweeping, mopping, and dusting of restrooms, offices, and other areas within buildings and facilities; the cleaning of office furniture, walls, light fixtures, windows, and floors; and the emptying of trash.
  • Tours and inspects buildings and facilities for cleanliness, completed work, and needed repairs.
  • Plans, prepares, and approves employee work schedules; reviews and approves leave requests, performs performance management, and prepares reports of work activities. Maintains records related to inspections, maintenance, personnel, and budgets.
  • Inventories stock to ensure that supplies and equipment are available in adequate amounts.
  • Checks and maintains equipment to ensure that it is in working order.
  • Instructs and trains staff in work policies and procedures, and the use and maintenance of cleaning materials, chemicals, and equipment.
  • Performs related work as assigned.
  • Knowledge of cleaning techniques and procedures and inventory control principles and methods.
  • Skill in the use of custodial materials and chemicals and the operation of custodial equipment.
  • Ability to inspect work areas, to prepare reports, and to coordinate and supervise the work of others.
  • Must communicate (both verbal and written) effectively, and apply discretion and comprehensive understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
  • Requires knowledge of machinery related to custodial operations 
  • Requires listening, interpersonal, computer and leadership skills
  • Ability to work well under time constraints
  • Must maintain friendly, efficient, positive customer service demeanor toward customers, clients and co-workers 
  • Is adaptable to customer needs

Education:
  • Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in custodial operations 
  • 2 to 4 years of experience of managing staff
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred

Physical Requirements:
  • Able to rotate shifts
  • Able to lift 50 lbs.

Reasonable accommodations may be made in order to perform the essential functions. This job description describes a general category of jobs. In order to meet the needs of Lake County Government or its departments, employees may be assigned other duties, in addition to or in lieu of those described above, and any duties are subject to change at any time.

Lake County offers a competitive salary and benefits package. We also offer flexible working hours, and a comprehensive wellness and training program. Visit our Prospective Employee page to get additional information on why you should work for Lake County!

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background screening and drug testing.

Lake County is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.

Salary : $51,795

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