ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES SPECIALIST-CAMPUS – NIGHT (2)

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a housekeeping professional to perform routine and major cleaning duties across public and private spaces on campus. You will respond to spills, maintain schedules, and interact with students, staff, and visitors in a courteous, professional manner.

The role requires the ability to work independently, follow safety protocols, and participate in ongoing training to keep cleaning skills current.

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 routine and major professional cleaning duties in public and private spaces.
• Responds to urgent cleaning needs due to spills or accidents.
• Adheres to schedule to maintain cleanliness standards.
• Interact with customers, visitors, students, coworkers, and others professionally.
• Assist team members with daily work and special projects.
• Use assigned communication device.

Skills

Read and follow instructions

Computer use

Email programs

Independent worker

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Prioritization

Tools

None

Job 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.

Description

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.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• 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

Experience

Previous housekeeping experience preferred.

Starting Hourly Rate

$15.00/hour

Work Schedule

Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including Sunday-Thursday, 9:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m. Shifts are subject to change to meet the needs of the University.

High School diploma or GED preferred. Previous housekeeping experience preferred.

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).

This position will not require driving.

PERSONAL

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.

Job Category

Environmental Services

Organization

112309000 Building Services

Shift

Day/1st Shift

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

Onsite