Environmental Technician

Essential Responsibilities

• Performs general cleaning in various locations including restrooms, common spaces, dorms, and academic spaces.
• Completes daily tasks of trash removal, cleaning, disinfecting, dusting, and checking/refilling restroom supplies, and cleaning chalk boards and dry erase boards.
• Performs floor care tasks including but not limited to vacuuming, mopping, waxing, buffing and carpet shampooing.
• Moves heavy furniture, supplies and miscellaneous equipment as needed.
• Collects and disposes of non-hazardous waste, recyclable, and compostable materials.
• Maintains work/supply closets in a clean and organized fashion.
• Collects and disposes of non-hazardous waste, recyclable, and compostable materials in accordance with College’s zero waste practices.
• Participates in training on the College’s zero waste practices to develop appropriate competencies.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and follow verbal and written instructions to interact with students, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to communicate with co-workers and management with professionalism and respect.
• Must have basic computer data entry skills for email, timesheet, and training.
• Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction.
• Ability to adapt to and work in a fast-paced, evolving work environment.
• Valid driver’s license may be required depending on the shift.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in custodial or general maintenance work.
• Knowledge of minor equipment repair.
• Knowledge of proper sanitization methods.
• Knowledge of cleaning and waxing methods, materials, and equipment used in industrial cleaning is desirable but may be learned on the job.
• Knowledge of custodial safety procedures.
• Educated in all 3 waste streams (Municipal, Recycling, Compost).

What You Will Get

• You’ll work at one of the world's most renowned liberal arts Colleges, with incredible benefits, a stunning 420-acre campus, and a collaborative work environment.
• We want to hear from you if you are excited about this role!
• The pay for this position is $20.60 per hour, which represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range at the time of posting.
• PA Criminal Clearance Required Swarthmore College requires a PA Criminal background check for all staff positions prior to the start of employment.