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Environmental Services Worker, Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine (Stratford, NJ)

Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine · Stratford, NJ · Yesterday
Art & Creative$18.59–$19.24/hrFull-time

Location: Stratford, NJ | Department: Environmental Services | Reports to: Supervisor of Environmental Services

About the role

The Environmental Services Worker plays a vital role in supporting a clean, safe, sanitary, and welcoming environment throughout the Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine. This position contributes directly to the health, comfort, and overall experience of students, faculty, staff, and visitors by ensuring that all assigned areas are maintained to high standards of cleanliness and safety.

Responsibilities

  • Performs proper cleaning to ensure cleanliness of assigned areas.
  • Performs routine and general cleaning to prevent the spread of infection and keeps areas orderly and attractive.
  • Performs isolation cleaning procedures as instructed to prohibit the spread of infection.
  • Performs hard floor care and various levels of carpet care.
  • Renders moving services throughout the University.
  • Performs daily collection, storage, and disposal of various waste generated within the University.
  • Understands and adheres to Rowan-Virtua SOM’s compliance standards as they appear in Rowan-Virtua SOM's Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest Policy.
  • Exhibits good customer service skills by cultivating and maintaining rapport with customers.
  • Performs functional setups according to request.
  • Performs various grounds cleaning tasks.
  • Performs snow removal tasks.
  • Operates University vehicles and vehicular equipment.
  • Presents a clean uniform appearance.
  • Performs final check and clean up at end of shift.
  • Interacts with persons of all ages in a diverse, multicultural environment with respect and consideration.
  • Complies with all applicable attendance policies and the Environmental Services Department to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.
  • Performs job-related duties effectively in team settings.
  • Maintains a valid driving license.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to carry out the duties of the position.
  • Prior experience in institutional environmental services is preferred.
  • Valid New Jersey driver’s license is required.
  • Position is considered Essential Personnel.

Physical Demands

The person in this position must be physically active. Position requires:

  • Climbing or balance, taste or smell less than 1/3 of the time.
  • Standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling up to 2/3 of the time.
  • Walking 2/3 of the time.
  • Reaching with hands and arms over 2/3 of the time.
  • Lifting up to ten (10) pounds over 2/3 of the time.
  • Lifting or exerting force of 25 pounds up to 2/3 of the time.
  • Lifting or exerting force of fifty (50) or more pounds under 1/3 of the time.
  • Close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.
  • Ability to hear pager alerts and overhead pager radio messages.

Work Environment

  • Up to 2/3 of the time, exposure to wet or humid conditions (non-weather), bloodborne pathogens (requires use of Personal Protective Equipment), dust, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals (requires use of Personal Protective Equipment), and outdoor weather conditions.
  • Less than 1/3 of the time, exposure to risk of electrical shock, risk of radiation, and hazardous waste.
  • Work near moving mechanical parts up to 2/3 of the time.
  • Work in precarious places less than 1/3 of the time.
  • Moderate to loud noise levels.

Schedule

This position will be assigned one of several available shift assignments. Assigned shift and continued availability of same are subject to change to meet the operational needs of the department. The successful candidate must possess the ability to work days, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime hours when required.

Pay

The starting rate is $18.59 per hour (Probationary Rate). After completion of a six-month probationary period, the employee's pay will increase to the Job Rate of $19.24. Depending on experience, a candidate may be hired at the "Job Rate" to start.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive NJ State health, dental, and retirement benefits.
  • Extensive accrued time off and paid holidays.
  • Tuition reimbursement for employee, spouse, and dependents to attend Rowan University, Glassboro (undergraduate degrees only for spouse and dependents).
  • Eligibility to participate in the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

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