Environmental Services Technician I
Company:
North Carolina State University
Job Location:
Raleigh, North Carolina
Category:
Occupational and Environmental Safety
Type:
Full-Time
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Department: 443501 - Housekeeping Services - Region 3
Location: Raleigh, NC
Essential Job Duties:
Are you looking for a fulfilling career where you can make a tangible difference in creating a clean and welcoming environment? We are seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Environmental Services Technician to join our exceptional Environmental Services team at NC State's Facilities Division. In this vital role, you will help maintain over 10 million square feet of campus space, ensuring a safe and inviting atmosphere for students, staff, and visitors. With the support of a dynamic team of over 320 professionals, you'll have the opportunity to grow your skills and take pride in your work while contributing to our vibrant campus community.
Key responsibilities and duties include, but not limited to:
- Provide cleaning, sanitizing, and pest control services across 10 million square feet of campus space
- Utilize standard cleaning assignments to sanitize designated areas within buildings
- Report discrepancies and respond to emergencies and inclement weather
- Use standard housekeeping equipment for tasks including vacuuming, mopping, scrubbing, dusting, disinfecting, and replenishing supplies
- Remove recycling from centralized indoor recycling sites
- Periodically strip and refinish floors, as well as shampoo and extract carpets
- Perform periodic pressure washing of entrances, exterior walls, and windows
- Conduct seasonalClean 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.
- Able to grasp, push, and pull cleaning equipment; reach overhead; and perform physical cleaning tasks like bending, squatting, lifting up to 60 lbs., and climbing ladders, safely and efficiently, with or without reasonable accommodation.
We encourage candidates who take pride in maintaining a clean and safe environment to apply. This role provides the opportunity to contribute to a well-functioning campus community while working in a collaborative and supportive team setting.
Other Work/Responsibilities:
- Perform snow and ice removal within a team environment during inclement weather, in addition to coordinating with coworkers during group response to emergencies. Perform team cleaning tasks and projects during breaks and when space is accessible
- May be required to periodically strip and refinish floors, as well as shampoo and extract carpets. Periodic pressure washing of entrances, exterior walls, and windows may be required. Seasonal window washing may be required
- May be required to fill in for absenteeism outside of assigned area
Minimum Experience/Education:
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.
Special certification may be required for some of these positions.
Special certification may be required for some of these positions.
Required Qualifications:
N/A
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience performing housekeeping or custodial duties in a university, healthcare, or commercial setting.
- 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.
Required license or certification:
N/A
Position Number: HK012022A
AA/EEO Statement:
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.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
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.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
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.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
