Environmental Services Technician

Position Overview

We are seeking a passionate and diligent Environmental Service Technician to join the NC State University Facilities Division. This role provides cleaning, sanitizing, and pest control services to over 10 million square feet of campus space. The standard cleaning assignment includes maintaining a high quality of cleanliness and safety across all buildings, and may involve additional duties such as floor stripping and refinishing, carpet shampooing, and pressure washing of entrances, walls, and windows.

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• Clean and sanitize assigned areas using standard housekeeping equipment and procedures.
• Perform routine cleaning tasks such as vacuuming, mopping, dusting, disinfecting, and restocking supplies.
• Remove recycling and waste from centralized collection sites.
• Report maintenance issues, safety concerns, or discrepancies to supervisors.
• Support emergency and inclement weather response, including snow and ice removal.
• Periodically strip and refinish floors, shampoo and extract carpets, and pressure wash entrances, walls, and windows.
• Participate in team cleaning and special projects during academic breaks or when areas are accessible.
• Ensure safe, efficient, and high‑quality cleaning practices across assigned spaces.
• Be able to grasp, push, and pull cleaning equipment; reach overhead; and perform physical cleaning tasks such as bending, squatting, lifting up to 60 lbs., and climbing ladders, safely and efficiently, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Perform snow and ice removal within a team environment during inclement weather, and coordinate with coworkers during group response to emergencies.
• Dispatch team cleaning tasks and projects during breaks and when space is accessible; may include periodic floor stripping, carpet shampooing, and pressure washing of entrances, exterior walls, and windows, and seasonal window washing.
• Fill in for absenteeism outside of assigned area when required.

• Some knowledge of cleaning procedures, ability to follow instructions and perform medium to heavy physical work.
• Valid NC Driver's License required.
• Experience performing housekeeping or custodial duties in a university, healthcare, or commercial setting (preferred).
• Attention to detail and ability to distinguish between colors for accurate cleaning and chemical use.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to follow verbal and written instructions and respond to feedback effectively.

Special certification may be required for some of these positions.

Salary Range: $33,540 – $47,847 per year (based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations). Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.00 (40 hours per week). Position type: SHRA. Position number: HK012022H.

Job Open Date: 01/06/2025. Earliest Close Date: 01/13/2025. Multiple hires are anticipated.

Please include all relevant employment history on your application. Any employment history you mention in the supplemental questions or resume, MUST be listed in your employment history on your application.

Multiple hires are anticipated.

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability‑related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919‑513‑0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
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NC STATE UNIVERSITY
RALEIGH, NC 27695
PHONE: (919) 515‑2011
Email: workatncstate