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Manager - Environmental Services

Mayo Clinic

Phoenix, AZ · Posted August 28, 2026

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About the job

The Environmental Services Waste/Recycling Operations Manager is responsible for the overall operations of the department and charged with aligning departmental operations with institutional mission, vision, and strategic objectives.

Facilitates and oversees improvement projects, leads multidisciplinary teams, performs financial analysis, problem solves, and enhances teamwork and collaboration. Coaches, counsels, and develops subordinates. Regulates available staffing in accordance with a fluctuating workload. Monitors quality management initiatives and controls providing updates, feedback, and support. Maintains compliance with standards outlined by Mayo Clinic and regulatory agencies (Joint Commission, OSHA, ERTKA, FDA, ADA, etc.). Performs duties independently and initiates judgement in handling a variety of management issues. Direct reports include Supervisors, Assistant Supervisors, allied staff, and other department personnel.

The Environmental Services Waste/Recycling Operations Manager serves as a key member of the leadership team with the primary focus on planning, developing team members, development and implementation of policies and systems for large work units typically exceeding 100 FTE. The Environmental Services Waste/Recycling Operations Manager partners and collaborates with multiple disciplines including Physicians, Department Chairs, Division Chairs, Section Heads, Administrative, and Allied Health Leaders in all shields and across all sites. Fosters partnerships and participates with industry leaders in developing best practices.

Requires a bachelor’s degree in business administration, healthcare, or related field a master’s degree in business management or healthcare management is preferred. Five years of leadership experience is required. Must be able to demonstrate experience in mentoring and coaching multi-level staff in personnel and problem solving/crisis management issues. Strong leadership, interpersonal, analytical, financial, organizational, technical, communications, and problem-solving skills are required; ability to facilitate change process and work collaboratively with diverse, multidisciplinary teams. Demonstrated Project management experiences, team building, problem solving, and organizational skills are required. Excellent communication, organizational, and human relation skills Broad based knowledge of Microsoft Office. Lean and Six-Sigma experience and Change Management (ADKAR) experience preferred.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This position is not eligible for F-1 OPT STEM extension.

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

Medical: Multiple plan options.

Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.

Vision: Affordable plan with national network.

Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.

Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.