What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Services Specialist position at Sisters of the Order of St Benedict?
The Environmental Specialist is responsible for a blend of the Maintenance Generalist duties and Environmental Services. The Maintenance Generalist is responsible for performing preventive repair maintenance and related functions of all Monastery property, grounds and equipment. The Environmental Services Assistant is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, sanitary environment in the areas of housekeeping and laundry.
Common Areas, Offices, Hallways and Outside Areas: Dusts wall hangings and furniture, vacuum/wash chairs, empty and clean waste containers.
Cleans refrigerators, sinks, counters, telephones, bathtubs, televisions, light fixtures, vents, fans, and humidifiers.
Mops, scrubs, strips, and re-coats hard floors, vacuum and extract carpeting, change and clean rugs.
Sweeps sidewalks, cleans the gazebo, and cleans patio furniture.
Maintains special wood finishes in chapel and other areas.
Washes walls, windows, tracks, doors, and door knobs.
Laundry: Collects general and personal clothing and linen from collection sites.
Sorts, pre-spots, loads, washes, unloads, dries, irons, folds, sorts, stacks, and returns processed laundry to assigned areas.
Keeps work areas and equipment clear of dust and lint.
Dries, mops, scrubs, strips, and re-coats floor.
Maintains appropriate dryer temperature control for specific fabric care.
Equipment :Operates and cleans floor care equipment and cleans housekeeping cart.
Operates and cleans laundry machines.
Reports malfunctions of equipment to supervisor/maintenance.
Bathrooms and Utility Rooms: Washes walls, mirrors, grab bars, medicine cabinets, sinks, stools, showers, and bathtubs.
Dusts vents, ceiling, and upper walls, empty and clean waste and pad containers.
Restocks supplies: toilet paper, paper towels, facial tissue, personal supplies, can liners, lotion, soap and cleaning products.
Mops and scrubs floors.
Additional Specific Job Duties:
Assist in emergency maintenance tasks as required, e.g. snow removal according to standard procedures.
Performs regular and seasonal care of roadways, walks, and paths.
Moves furniture, personal belongings, etc. as needed.
Assists in grave preparation
Cleans shop areas.
Changes oil and filters on lawn equipment and minor repairs.
Paints walls, ceilings, etc.
Tills gardens.