Harvard Maintenance

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist

Harvard Maintenance Elk Grove Village, IL

Job Description

HARVARD is a private company that provides janitorial and security services to high-end clients. We are seeking a talented EHS Specialist to join our team in IL.

Position Objective:

The EHS Specialist is responsible for the local/regional implementation, management, and adherence to the company’s corporate EHS, Sustainability, and Risk Management programs, policies, and procedures. This position will be responsible for standards and functions to reduce and prevent employee injuries, incidents, occupational illnesses, and exposure to long-term health hazards, as well as reducing the environmental aspects and impacts associated with the company’s operations. The position is in Elk Grove Village, IL, supporting suburb and downtown Chicago work sites.

Why You’ll Love Joining HARVARD

  • We are an industry leader offering stability and growth opportunities
  • Full-time benefits include Health, Dental, Vision and Disability insurance
  • 401k and Health Spending Accounts
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Recognition and Professional Development Programs
  • An Equal Opportunity Employer --- M/F/D

Qualifications:

  • Two to five years of experience in safety management or related work
  • Bilingual: English and Spanish/Polish preferred
  • Certifications or coursework towards ASP, CSP, CPEA, SMS, OHST, CSM, or similar preferred
  • Ability to work alternating day and evening hours
  • Must be a self-starter who can effectively evaluate situations and take independent action to expedite the resolution of open issues
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Janitorial experience is recommended but not required

Compensation:

Harvard is offering a competitive salary structure including benefit package with medical, dental, life, and long-term disability (LTD) insurance along with 401K Savings Plan.

An Equal Opportunity Employer EOE/M/F/D/V

Company Description

The Harvard Companies is an industry leader and are well known for our innovative thinking and entrepreneurial spirit. Our success over the last fifty years stems from Harvard's Inverted Pyramid®, which recognizes that our front-line employees are the most important people in our organization. The Inverted Pyramid® ensures that our employees feel valued, are given the tools to be successful, and are empowered to execute in their roles. People are also at the center of our Core Values. Our People First core value clearly states that “we are a family organization that promotes respect and embraces diversity”.

The Harvard Companies is an industry leader and are well known for our innovative thinking and entrepreneurial spirit. Our success over the last fifty years stems from Harvard's Inverted Pyramid®, which recognizes that our front-line employees are the most important people in our organization. The Inverted Pyramid® ensures that our employees feel valued, are given the tools to be successful, and are empowered to execute in their roles. People are also at the center of our Core Values. Our People First core value clearly states that “we are a family organization that promotes respect and embraces diversity”.
  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Management and Manufacturing
  • Industries

    Facilities Services

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