Environmental Services Technician-Seasonal Substitute

Environmental Services Technician-Seasonal Substitute

Please note that this positional is seasonal substitute and is not to exceed 500 hours per year.

Physical exam and drug & alcohol post screenings are required.

Drug Screening: MARIJUANA

In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre‑employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or is a sworn law‑enforcement officer/deputy.

Working Title of Vacant Position Environmental Services Technician-Seasonal Substitute

Job Type Seasonal/Substitute

Posting Type Public

Number of Vacancies 3

Department PARKS, REC, & TOURISM

Division PR&T HOUSEKEEPING

Requisition Number 2026216

Number of hours worked per week Up to 25 hours per week

Shift to be determined [TBD] - based on operational requirements. May include days, evenings, weekends and occasional holidays

Work Site Location Chesapeake, VA [any city municipal or recreational facility]

Position Driving Requirement N
- Never

Pay Grade GE01

Pay Basis

Advertised Salary $16.93 – $22.43 / per hour – Starting salary depending on qualifications and experience

Do you enjoy hand-on work and take pride in making spaces shine? Parks, Recreation and Tourism is seeking detail‑oriented, service‑driven individuals to join our team as a Seasonal Substitute Environmental Services Technician
. In this role, you’ll help create safe, clean, and inviting environments that enhance every visitor’s experience.

You will have the opportunity to showcase your custodial skills by servicing a variety of City buildings, facilities, common areas, and recreational spaces. Your work plays an important role in maintaining spaces that residents and visitors rely on every day.

The primary tasks of an Environmental Services Technician include:

• Provide exceptional internal and external customer service by responding to service requests and inquiries, supporting the City’s Customer Service Initiative.
• Clean and maintain offices, restrooms, kitchens, cabins, outdoor facilities, and other assigned areas.
• Perform routine and deep cleaning tasks such as vacuuming, mopping, and floor care (including stripping and waxing), as well as dusting, glass cleaning, and polishing furniture and woodwork.
• Monitor and maintain cleaning and paper product supplies; order, pick up, deliver, and restock as needed.
• Mix and use cleaning chemicals safely according to product specifications.
• Collect and dispose of trash and recyclables; maintain cleanliness of outdoor areas and parking lots, including debris removal.
• Lift and transport filled trash bags and other materials for disposal.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

If you take pride in your work, enjoy contributing to a team, and value making a visible impact in your community, this is a great opportunity to get involved and make a difference.

VOCATIONAL / EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT : Requires instruction that is sufficient for satisfactory job performance.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES : None.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT : None.

Previous experience in housekeeping and/or custodial services.

Knowledge of APPA , custodial standard of operations and principle guidelines.

Quality customer service and communication skills.

09/14/2026

09/21/2026