Safety Supervisor / Assistant Facilities Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Location : Evanston, On-Site Position

The Evanston Public Library is seeking an experienced Safety Supervisor / Assistant Facilities Manager to lead with confidence, compassion, and professionalism. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the Library's Safety Team, ensuring a welcoming and secure environment for all who use our spaces. This uniquely blended position combines strong supervisory leadership with hands-on presence across our facilities, requiring a balance of operational oversight, staff development, and community engagement. While not directly responsible for building maintenance functions, this position plays a vital role in coordinating with Facilities to keep spaces safe, accessible, and ready for use. You will mentor and train Safety Monitors, model emotional intelligence in navigating challenging situations, and coordinate with custodial staff to keep our facilities safe, functional, and accessible. Success in this role demands excellent communication skills, strong writing ability, comfort with technology, and a proven ability to guide and inspire a team.

In support of our talented staff, the Evanston Public Library offers the following benefits :

• Generous Vacation along with general holidays, floating holidays and sick time
• 457 Retirement Plan
• IMRF Pension Plan
• Medical (PPO and HMO), prescription plan, dental insurance and vision plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life insurance as well as additional life and AD&D coverages. (Employees are eligible to enroll within the first 31 days after hire.)
• Salary range for this position is $74,715.36 - $89,658.19 / Year. (Salary offered will be based on level of experience, skill sets and education level.)

Position Overview :

Reporting to the Facilities Manager, this role provides day-to-day supervision and development of the Library's Safety Team, ensuring effective coverage, professional conduct, and timely response to incidents. The Safety Supervisor / Assistant Facilities Manager promotes and enforces safety regulations, trains staff in de-escalation practices and supports a safe and welcoming environment for all patrons and employees. In partnership with the Facilities Manager, the role may also occasionally direct the work of Custodian II staff for event setup, room configuration, and safety support. The role requires frequent interaction with Library employees, supervisors, contractors, and vendors to resolve safety-related concerns, coordinate event support, and contribute to smooth facility operations .

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The Evanston Public Library connects a community through learning, discovery and shared experiences, providing equitable access to resources, fostering personal growth and creating spaces where everyone can belong, learn and connect. The library strives to ignite limitless possibilities, inspire bold ideas and empower every person to build a connected inclusive community.

For consideration, please submit your resume by clicking the apply button.

The Evanston Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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