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Department: 443501 - Housekeeping Services - Region 3

Location: Raleigh, NC

Essential Job Duties:
We are seeking a passionate and diligent Environmental Service Technician to join our illustrious team. The primary responsibility of the organizational unit is providing cleaning, sanitizing, and pest control services to over 10 million square feet of campus space. This service is provided through the utilization of over 320 staff members. The overall function of this position is to utilize a standard cleaning assignment to clean and sanitize an area of responsibility within a building.

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 seasonal window washing as necessary

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.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be able to lift 30 lbs frequently and up to 60 lbs occasionally, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to grasp, push and pull cleaning equipment.
• Must be able to reach to perform cleaning duties above shoulders.
• Job requires frequent bending and squatting.
• Must be able to climb and balance on a ladder up to 8ft.
• Must be able to distinguish between colors.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with supervisor and the general public. Must be able to follow instructions and other communications regarding assignments and other matters.
• Experience performing housekeeping duties.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience performing housekeeping duties in a university or commercial environment.

Required license or certification:
N/A

Position Number: HK012022A

AA/EEO Statement:
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 919-515-3148.

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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