Building Environmental Services Technician; Operations

Primary Purpose of Position

The primary purpose of this position is to maintain all residence halls at a high level of cleanliness and sanitation. Housekeeping staff are responsible for the proper maintenance and appearance of residence hall public areas such as lobbies, lounges, hallways, stairwells and elevators. Housekeepers also clean and sanitize bathrooms, distribute supplies, sweep, mop and wax floors.

Some knowledge of cleaning procedures, ability to follow instructions and to perform medium to heavy physical work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

• sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, dusting
• using environmentally preferred cleaning agents for cleaning and disinfecting
• vacuuming as well as operating floor maintenance equipment
• stripping and waxing floor as needed
• keeping work areas in a clean and orderly condition
• communicating with fellow workers, guests and students in a manner that allows work to be completed and insures harmony and teamwork in the workplace
• demonstrating knowledge of safety hazards
• working as part of a team during summer cleaning in a variety of duties as listed above, and other duties as assigned by supervisor

• dusting, sweeping, mopping
• window cleaning
• carpet cleaning
• operation of floor maintenance equipment
• stripping & waxing floors
• trash removal
• restroom sanitation
• supply ordering

Basic computer skills such as communicating through email, ordering online supplies, submitting work order requests.

Knowledge, skills and abilities to perform a variety of duties including all aspects of cleaning, sweeping, mopping, trash removal, restroom sanitation, etc.

• Basic computer skills to perform tasks such as email and supply ordering
• Experience in operating floor maintenance equipment such as auto scrubber, high speed buffer, carpet extractor
• Knowledge and experience in using a variety of cleaning products including “Green Cleaning” products
• Maintain a valid driver’s license

• Knowledge/Technical: Cleans the interior and exterior of buildings using the appropriate cleaning solutions and equipment.
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Develops and maintains effective working relationships with others in order to encourage and support communication and teamwork.
• Customer Service: Respectfully listens and responds to customer, student, staff and faculty needs promptly.
• Communication: Listens to co-workers and/or guests questions or identifies questions that need answering.

Permanent Full‑Time

Monday – Friday, 7am to 4pm; may require occasional evening and weekend work.

Job requires moderate to heavy physical work loads, some of which may be repetitive. Bending, stooping, twisting, etc. as well as climbing step ladders.

$34,219 - $35,588 (Pay will be commensurate with applicant competencies, budget, equity and market considerations).