Environmental Services Aide I - 006180, 006670, 006938, 003723

University of South Alabama; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Alabama’s Central Housing department is seeking to hire two Environmental Services Aide I’s. The positions are based on the Main Campus and involve maintaining cleanliness in residence halls and common areas, including offices and lounges.

Ideal candidates will follow oral instructions and perform routine cleaning tasks, including floors, restrooms, and move-in/move-out turnovers, with a Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. schedule and full-time status.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of residence halls, offices, and common areas, including hallways, lounges, stairwells, elevators, laundry rooms, and study spaces.
• Cleans and services student living spaces, including residence hall rooms, suites, and apartments, per turnover sanitation standards.
• Maintains restroom and bathroom facilities by cleaning and disinfecting fixtures; restocking supplies; removing trash.
• Performs routine and deep-cleaning tasks, including floor care, carpet cleaning, window washing, and wall/surface cleaning.

Skills

Follow oral instructions

Job description

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Number 006180, 006670, 006938, 003723

Position Title Environmental Services Aide I - 006180, 006670, 006938, 003723

Division Student Affairs

Department 230110 - Central Housing Office

Minimum Qualifications

Ability to follow oral instructions.

Job Description Summary

The University of South Alabama’s Central Housing department is seeking to hire two Environmental Services Aide I’s. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.

Essential Functions

• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of residence halls, offices, and common areas, including hallways, lounges, stairwells, elevators, laundry rooms, and study spaces.
• Clean and service student living spaces, including residence hall rooms, suites, and apartments, in accordance with established housing turnover sanitation standards.
• Maintains restroom and bathroom facilities by cleaning and disinfecting toilets, urinals, sinks, showers, floors, mirrors, partitions, and fixtures; restocking soap, paper products, and other supplies; removing trash and sanitary waste, and applying deodorizing and disinfecting agents.
• Performs routine and deep-cleaning tasks, including floor care (sweeping, mopping, scrubbing), carpet cleaning, window washing, wall and surface cleaning, and removal of stains, odors, and buildup.
• Cleans exterior and semi-exterior areas, including building entrances, breezeways, stairwells, patios, and walkways, using hand tools and powered equipment, including brooms, blowers, scrubbers, and fogging equipment.
• Safely operates and maintains custodial equipment and supplies, including vacuums, floor machines, carts, cleaning solutions, and disinfectants in accordance with safety and environmental guidelines.
• Prepares rooms and common areas for occupancy during move-ins, move-outs, summer conference, and semester transitions by performing full cleanings, resetting furniture, and ensuring spaces are ready for student use.
• Reports maintenance, safety, and facility concerns such as broken fixtures, leaks, damaged furniture, lighting issues, or hazards to the appropriate Housing Facilities staff member.
• Provides customer-focused service by interacting courteously and professionally with residents, guests, and staff; answering basic questions, offering directions, and referring issues to appropriate Housing staff.
• Maintains custodial storage areas and inventory by organizing equipment and notifying supervisors when supplies need replenishment.
• Regular and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required, especially during peak move-in and move-out periods.
• Related duties as required.

Posting Information

Number of Vacancies 2

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date 04/10/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Working Days Monday - Friday

Working Hours 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Job Location Main Campus

Full-time or Part-Time Full Time

Regular or Temporary Regular