JOB DESCRIPTION

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
TECHNICIAN

(BUILDING SERVICES)
GENERAL SERVICES

Human Resources
Newport News, VirginiaDepartment

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Under limited supervision, this position is responsible for performing custodial and manual work in
the care and cleaning of City facilities. Reports to the Environmental Services Technician Supervisor.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Performs routine cleaning tasks such as dusting or polishing chairs, desks, tables, shelves, and other
furniture; washes windows, woodwork and walls; gathers and disposes of trash; operates carpet
shampooers and high-powered buffers on floors; vacuums, sweeps, dust mops, strips, and waxes
floors.
Cleans restrooms and restocks supplies.
May assist with inspecting work and training staff according to green cleaning standards. May
conduct training for new employees.
Performs other duties as assigned.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD
Employees at all levels are expected toeffectively work together to meet the needs of the community
and the organization through work behaviors demonstrating the City’s Values of Commitment,
Caring, and Collaboration. Employees are also expected to lead by example and demonstrate the
highest level of ethics.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE


Cleaning Methods - General knowledge of cleaning methods materials, and equipment to include
the operation of heavy commercial cleaning equipment such as high-powered buffers and
vacuums.

Safety – Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions, methods and techniques
associated with the use of hazardous chemicals and common cleaning equipment.

REQUIRED SKILLS


Interpersonal Relationships/Customer Service – Develops and maintains cooperative and
professional relationships with employees and the public. Effectively responds to routine inquiries
and disputes.

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Time Management - Plans and organizes daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the
completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology to meet strict
deadlines.

REQUIRED ABILITIES

Manual Labor – Ability to use equipment and cleaning materials efficiently and economically.

Judgement/Decision Making – Ability to use logic and reasoning to understand, analyze, and
evaluate situations and exercise good judgment to make appropriate decisions.

Communication – Ability to listen and understand directions, information and ideas presented
verbally or in writing.

Equipment Operation – Ability to use equipment and cleaning materials efficiently and economically.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Requires one year of related custodial experience, or an equivalent combination of education and
experience.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Acceptable general background check, to include a local and state criminal history check.
This position requires pre-employment medical evaluation.
Must successfully complete the required National Incident Management System (NIMS) Incident
Command System Certifications within one year of employment.
The job is considered Essential Personnel and may be required to work during and following natural
disasters and emergency situations.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS


Tasks require the ability to exert moderate, though not constant physical effort.

Some combination of climbing and balancing, to include climbing ladders, stooping, kneeling,
crouching, and crawling.

Some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (10-20
pounds).

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS
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Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, odor, depth,
texture, and visual cues or signals.

ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES

Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as
weather, dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, machinery, vibrations, toxic agents, disease, or pathogenic
substances.

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