ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES SPECIALIST-CAMPUS (2)

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Environmental Services Specialist-Campus (2)

The primary accountabilities below are intended to describe the general content and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties.

Description

Performs a variety of routine and major professional cleaning duties in public and private spaces of the university. Responds to urgent cleaning needs as a result of spills or accidents. Adheres to established schedule to maintain cleanliness standards. Uses professional cleaning products, equipment, and techniques. Interact with customers, visitors, students, coworkers, and others in a friendly, helpful, and professional manner. Assists other team members with daily work and special projects. Uses assigned communication device.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS TO INCLUDE:

• Performs a variety of routine and major professional cleaning duties in public and private spaces of the university. Responds to urgent cleaning needs as a result of spills or accidents. Adheres to established schedule to maintain cleanliness standards.
• Completes tasks independently, using professional cleaning techniques. Actively participates in ongoing training to maintain professional cleaning skills.
• Empties, cleans, and replaces liners in waste containers daily. Coordinates removal of recycling and large waste and debris items.
• Regularly inspects and refills supply of paper, soap, and other products throughout the shift to ensure supplies are available at all times.
• Maintains carpeted areas through daily vacuuming and spot treatment of stains. Maintains hard flooring and stair treads through daily sweeping, wet and/or dry mopping.
• Inspects and actively maintain cleanliness of high-traffic areas such as restrooms, breakrooms, and lobby areas throughout shift. Actively maintains cleanliness of door handles, water fountains, light switches, elevator buttons, and similar high-contact surfaces.
• Dust cleans, and disinfects a variety of surfaces to include furniture, walls, doors, glass, windows, counters, lab, and bathroom fixtures.
• Properly uses, stores, and maintains adequate supply of equipment and cleaning products. Uses resources in a safe, cost-effective manner.
• Uses assigned communication device to read and respond to texts, emails, and service requests. Interact with customers, visitors, students, coworkers, and others in a friendly, helpful, and professional manner.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to read and write and be able to comprehend written and oral instruction.
• Ability to use personal computers, cell phones, tablets, or another device with limited training.
• Ability to utilize email programs and applications necessary to perform job duties with limited training.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Interpersonal skills
• Organizational skills
• Prioritization skills

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED preferred. Previous housekeeping experience preferred.

Starting Hourly Rate: $15.00 hour

Work Schedule: Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including Monday - Friday, 4:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and/or Monday-Friday, 11:00 am – 8:00 pm. Shifts are subject to change to meet the needs of the University.

Licenses/Certifications:

Some positions require that driving records should meet University underwriting guidelines to drive vehicle.

in performance of university business. Current underwriting guidelines include possession of a valid

driver's license, issued in the United States; at least 21 years of age; at least three years of driving.

experience; maintain an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

PERSONAL:

Possess the necessary physical requirements, with or without the aid of mechanical devices, to safely perform the duties and responsibilities of this position to include:

• Lifting and carrying a minimum of fifty (50) pounds
• Climbing stairs
• Performing tasks require bending, stooping, kneeling, and walking significant distances between and within buildings on campus.
• Working in confined spaces.
• Working within extreme temperature ranges.

Incomplete job profiles will not be processed. Please be certain to showcase depth and breadth of experience, as it relates to the needs of this job announcement.

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