Environmental Technician, Part-Time Limited Hours

About the role

Swarthmore College is a highly selective liberal arts college located in the suburbs of Philadelphia. Its mission combines academic rigor with social responsibility, and it encourages candidates who will further advance the goal of fostering a diverse and inclusive community.

Responsibilities

• Performs general cleaning including but not limited to restrooms, common spaces, dorms and academic spaces.
• 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 trash, recyclable and compostable materials.
• Keeps restrooms replenished with supplies.
• 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction.
• Ability to interact with customers (students, faculty, administration), co-workers and supervisors in a positive and helpful manner.
• Knowledge of proper sanitization methods.
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and evening hours as needed.

Physical Demands

• Ability to move, position, transport and place objects up to and including 50 pounds is required.
• Frequently involves pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, holding, carrying, reaching, reaching above the shoulders, stooping, bending at the waist, bending at the knees, kneeling, bending side to side, crouching, standing on step stools or small ladders and balancing.

Working Conditions

• Frequent exposure to inclement weather as well as to dirt/dust, chemicals/solvents, and noise.
• Frequent exposure to harsh chemicals and odors.
• Willingness to work overtime as available.

Pay

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.

Schedule

We are currently hiring for pooled/part-time roles, scheduled to work 16 hours per week on the 1st shift.

Benefits

No specific benefits are mentioned in the job posting.

Qualifications

No specific qualifications beyond those listed are mentioned in the job posting.

Skills

No specific skills are mentioned in the job posting.

Benefits

No specific benefits are mentioned in the job posting.

Pay

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.

Application Instructions

No application instructions are provided in the job posting.

Contact Information

For inquiries, please contact [Contact Information].

Equal Opportunity Employer

Swarthmore College actively seeks and welcomes applications from candidates with exceptional qualifications, particularly those with demonstrable commitments to a more inclusive society and world. Swarthmore College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Criminal Background Check

PA Criminal Clearance Required. Swarthmore College requires a PA Criminal background check for all staff positions prior to the start of employment.