Environmental Services Technician I - Ellsworth

About the role

The Jackson Laboratory, located in Ellsworth, ME, is currently seeking applicants for the position of Environmental Services Technician. This position works under moderate supervision and is responsible for cleaning properties owned or leased by The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) to promote the health and safety of JAX's visitors and employees.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and disinfects restrooms/bathrooms, common spaces, lobbies, kitchenettes/dining commons, offices, residential housing units, etc. using established JAX practices and procedures.
• Cleans, dusts, and wipes vertical and horizontal surfaces including furniture; sweeps, mops, or vacuums floors; empties/cleans wastebaskets and trash containers; refills dispensers, etc.
• Responds to major spills or other cleaning crises.
• Fulfills instructions regarding the use of chemicals and supplies, wearing PPE (personal protective equipment), handling recycling materials, etc.
• Uses ladders when required in work assignments.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• A valid drivers license.
• The ability to walk 20,000 steps daily or approximately 10 miles during the course of duties.
• A self-motivated individual with the ability to organize time effectively, demonstrate ability to manage details, and provide excellent client service skills.
• The ability to understand and communicate written/verbal instructions effectively.
• The ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects up to 50 pounds.
• Effective interpersonal skills sufficient to work effectively with a wide variety of people and personalities representing both internal clients and external suppliers.
• The ability to present oneself in a positive manner through appearance, attitude, and behavior.
• The ability to use computers and basic business computer programs (e.g., e-mail, web, word processing, spreadsheets, etc.).

Benefits

Pay rate: $19.50 per hour

About JAX

The Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution with a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center and nearly 3,000 employees in locations across the United States (Maine, Connecticut, California), Japan and China. Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health. Founded in 1929, JAX applies over nine decades of expertise in genetics to increase understanding of human disease, advancing treatments and cures for cancer, neurological and immune disorders, diabetes, aging and heart disease. It models and interprets genomic complexity, integrates basic research with clinical application, educates current and future scientists, and provides critical data, tools and services to the global biomedical community.

EEO Statement

The Jackson Laboratory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.