SUMMARY:

The primary purpose of the Environmental Services Worker position is to perform various tasks to maintain a clean, safe, sanitary and attractive environment in the Rowan-Virtua SOM.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• 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.
• Performs final check and clean up at end of shift.
• Maintains workflow in team settings with assigned workers.
• Recognizes and acknowledges problems and maintains good communications among workers.
• Assists supervisor with training of workers.
• 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. 
• Presents a positive attitude toward workers and customers.
• 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.
• Complies with legacy attendance policies of UMDNJ and the Environmental Services Department in order to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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:

The person in this position must be physically active. Position requires climbing or balance, taste or smell less than 1/3 of the time; stand, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear up to 2/3 of the time; walking 2/3 of the time; reaching with hands and arms over 2/3 of the time. Position requires lifting up to ten (10) pounds over 2/3 of the time, lifting or exerting force of 25 pounds up to 2/3 of the time, lifting or exerting force of fifty (50) or more pounds under 1/3 of the time. Position requires Close vision, Distance vision, Color vision and Depth Perception. Ability to hear pager alerts, overhead pager radio messages.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

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, and exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals that require the use of Personal Protective Equipment, exposure to outdoor weather conditions. Less than 1/3 of the time the position requires exposure to risk of electrical shock, exposure to risk of radiation, exposure to hazardous waste. The position requires work near moving mechanical parts up to 2/3 of the time, 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:

Probationary rate is $18.68/hour.  Starting rate may be higher with applicable experience.  If hired at probationary rate, hourly rate will increase after successful completion of 180 days probationary period.

NOTES: 

• Only completed, online applications submitted on or before the deadline will be considered.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.