ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES SPECIALIST-CAMPUS (5)

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and major professional cleaning duties in public and private university spaces.
• Responds to urgent cleaning needs such as spills or accidents.
• 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 paper, soap, and other supplies to ensure availability.
• 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 maintains cleanliness of high-traffic areas such as restrooms, breakrooms, and lobby areas throughout the shift.
• Actively maintains cleanliness of high-contact surfaces like door handles, water fountains, light switches, and elevator buttons.
• Dusts, cleans, and disinfects surfaces including furniture, walls, doors, glass, windows, counters, lab, and bathroom fixtures.
• Properly uses, stores, and maintains 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.
• Interacts with customers, visitors, students, coworkers, and others in a friendly, helpful, and professional manner.
• Assists other team members with daily work and special projects.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, and comprehend written and oral instructions.
• Ability to use personal computer, cell phone, tablet, or other devices with limited training.
• Ability to utilize email programs and applications necessary to perform job duties with limited training.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Previous housekeeping experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Must meet physical requirements, with or without mechanical aids, including:
  • Lifting and carrying a minimum of fifty (50) pounds.
  • Climbing stairs.
  • Performing tasks requiring bending, stooping, kneeling, and walking significant distances between and within buildings on campus.
  • Working in confined spaces.
  • Working within extreme temperature ranges.
• For some positions, a driving record that meets University underwriting guidelines is required (valid U.S. driver’s license, at least 21 years of age, three years of driving experience, and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record).

Pay

Starting hourly rate: $15.00 per hour.

Schedule

Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including Monday - Friday, 4:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Shifts are subject to change to meet the needs of the University.