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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs proper cleaning to insure cleanliness of the 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 in order 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.
• Performs various grounds cleaning tasks.
• Performs snow removal tasks.
• Operates University vehicles and vehicular equipment.
• Presents a clean uniform appearance.
• Presents a positive attitude toward workers and customers.
• Operates in a lead role when supervisor is absent to ensure completion of shift work and projects.
• Promptly reports deficiencies within the department and 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.
• Performs functional set ups according to request.
• Interacts with persons of all ages in a diverse, multicultural environment with respect and consideration.

Job 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.

Physical Demands

• Up to 2/3 of the time, the position requires exposure to wet or humid conditions (non-weather).
• Exposure to bloodborne pathogens that requires the use of Personal Protective Equipment.
• Exposure to dust, fumes or airborne particles that require the use of Personal Protective Equipment.
• Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals that require the use of Personal Protective Equipment.
• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions.
• Up to 2/3 of the time, the position requires work near moving mechanical parts.
• Work in precarious places less than 1/3 of the time.
• The typical amounts of noise for the position are moderate to loud noise.

Salary/Benefit Information

• The starting rate is $20.01 per hour (Probationary Rate).
• After completion of a six-month probationary period, the employee's pay will increase to the Job Rate of $20.67.
• Depending on experience, candidate may be hired at the "Job Rate" to start.
• For eligible employees, benefits include: comprehensive NJ State health, dental and retirement benefits, extensive accrued time off/paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement for employee, spouse, and dependents to attend Rowan University, Glassboro. (Tuition reimbursement will apply to undergraduate degrees only for spouse and dependents).