ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES SPECIALIST-CAMPUS (10)

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

Job summary

University of Alabama at Birmingham seeks an Environmental Services Specialist-Campus to perform routine and major professional cleaning in campus spaces. You will address spills, follow schedules, and work with a team to keep facilities clean and welcoming.

Strong attention to detail and customer-friendly service are essential. The role requires independence, reliability, and the ability to read and respond to service requests using campus devices.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write and comprehend written and oral instructions.
• Ability to use personal computers, cell phones, tablets, or other devices with limited training.
• Ability to use email programs and applications necessary to perform job duties with limited training.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and prioritization skills.
• Previous housekeeping experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and major professional cleaning duties in public and private university spaces.
• Responds to urgent cleaning needs due to spills or accidents.
• Adheres to the established schedule to maintain cleanliness standards.
• Completes tasks independently using professional cleaning techniques.
• Assists other team members with daily work and special projects.
• Inspects and maintains supply of paper, soap, and other products.
• Maintains carpeted areas with vacuuming and stain treatment; floors with sweeping and mopping.
• Maintains high-traffic areas including restrooms, breakrooms, and lobby spaces.
• Uses cleaning equipment safely and reads/responds to service requests via the assigned device.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Prioritization

Reading & writing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description - ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES SPECIALIST-CAMPUS (10) (T239019)

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES SPECIALIST-CAMPUS (10) - ( T239019 )

Description

The primary accountabilities below are intended to describe the general content and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties.

Job Summary

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. Uses professional cleaning products, equipment, and techniques. Interact with customers, visitors, students, coworkers, and others in a friendly, helpful, and professional manner. Assists other team members with daily work and special projects. Uses assigned communication device. Pl

Essential Job Functions To Include

• 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.
• Inspect and actively maintain cleanliness of high-traffic areas such as restrooms, breakrooms, and lobby areas throughout shift. Actively maintain cleanliness of door handles, water fountains, light switches, elevator buttons, and similar high-contact surfaces.
• Dusts, cleans, and disinfects a variety of surfaces to include furniture, walls, doors, glass, windows, counters, lab, and bathroom fixtures.
• Properly uses, stores, and maintains adequate supply of equipment and cleaning products. Uses resources in a safe, cost-effective manner.
• Uses assigned communication device to read and respond to texts, emails, and service requests. Interact with customers, visitors, students, coworkers, and others in a friendly, helpful, and professional manner.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to read and write and be able to comprehend written and oral instruction.
• Ability to use personal computers, cell phones, tablets, or another device with limited training.
• Ability to utilize email programs and applications necessary to perform job duties with limited training.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Interpersonal skills
• Organizational skills
• Prioritization skills

Experience

Previous housekeeping experience preferred.

Starting Hourly Rate: $15.00 hour

Work Schedule: Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including Monday - Friday, 4:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Shifts are subject to change to meet the needs of the University.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required.

Licenses/Certifications

Some positions require that driving records should meet University underwriting guidelines to drive vehicle. In performance of university business. Current underwriting guidelines include possession of a valid driver's license, issued in the United States; at least 21 years of age; at least three years of driving. experience; maintain an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

Personnel

Possess the necessary physical requirements, with or without the aid of mechanical devices, to safely perform the duties and responsibilities of this position to include:

• Lifting and carrying a minimum of fifty (50) pounds
• Climbing stairs
• Performing tasks require bending, stooping, kneeling, and walking significant distances between and within buildings on campus.
• Working in confined spaces.
• Working within extreme temperature ranges.

Incomplete job profiles will not be processed. Please be certain to showcase depth and breadth of experience, as it relates to the needs of this job announcement.

For more information about UAB Facilities, please visit: http://www.uab.edu/facilities/.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

Primary Location

University

Organization

112309000 Building Services

Employee Status

Regular

Shift : Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager) : Onsite