Campus Environmental Cleaning Specialist - Night Shift

University of Alabama at Birmingham; University (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking an Environmental Services Specialist for the campus night shift. The role involves routine and major cleaning of public and private areas, addressing spills, and maintaining cleanliness according to a set schedule.

You will work independently, participate in ongoing training, manage supplies, and ensure hygiene across high-traffic areas while using standard cleaning equipment and protective practices.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and comprehend written and oral instructions.
• Ability to use a personal computer, cellphone, tablet, or other device with limited training.
• Ability to use email programs and applications necessary to perform job duties with limited training.
• Ability to work independently.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of routine and major professional cleaning duties in public and private spaces of the university. Responds to urgent cleaning needs as a result of spills or accidents. Adheres to established schedule to maintain cleanliness standards.
• Completes tasks independently, using professional cleaning techniques. Actively participates in ongoing training to maintain professional cleaning skills.
• Empties, cleans, and replaces liners in waste containers daily. Coordinates removal of recycling and large waste and debris items.
• Regularly inspects and refills supply of paper, soap, and other products throughout the shift to ensure supplies are available at all times.
• Maintains carpeted areas through daily vacuuming and spot treatment of stains. Maintains hard flooring and stair treads through daily sweeping, wet and/or dry mopping.
• Inspects and actively maintain cleanliness of high-traffic areas such as restrooms, breakrooms, and lobby areas throughout shift. Actively maintains cleanliness of door handles, water fountains, light switches, elevator buttons, and similar high-contact surfaces.
• Dust cleans, and disinfects a variety of surfaces to include furniture, walls, doors, glass, windows, counters, lab, and bathroom fixtures.

Skills

Reading/writing

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

High School diploma or GED preferred

Job description

University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking an Environmental Services Specialist for the campus night shift. The role involves routine and major cleaning of public and private areas, addressing spills, and maintaining cleanliness according to a set schedule.

You will work independently, participate in ongoing training, manage supplies, and ensure hygiene across high-traffic areas while using standard cleaning equipment and protective practices.