Environmental Services Staff

College for Creative Studies (CCS); Michigan; On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Educational Opportunities

Healthcare Plans (Medical, Dental, Vis

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Uniforms provided

Paid Holidays

Job summary

The College for Creative Studies (CCS) in Detroit, MI is seeking an Environmental Services staff member to perform a range of custodial tasks, including floor care, carpet cleaning and restroom sanitation. The role supports campus facilities and events and requires reliable, detail-oriented individuals.

Responsibilities include operating basic equipment, assisting in snow removal, and maintaining clean building environments.

Qualifications

• Must have high school education; some college preferred.
• 1–3 years of general housekeeping and maintenance experience.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and chemical labels.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain floors (vacuum, sweep, mop, strip, wax, buff).
• Vacuum and shampoo carpet floors; clean windows and fixtures.
• Dust furniture and fixtures; clean restrooms and re-supply supplies.
• Dispose of refuse and manage litter around buildings.
• Operate basic cleaning equipment (buffers, burnishers, extractors, autoscrubbers, vacuums).
• Assist in events set-up/tear-down and move furniture/equipment.
• Assist in snow removal; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Punctuality

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma

Some college

Job description

STATUS: Full Time, 40 hours per week
DIVISION: Facilities
REPORTS TO: Environmental Services Supervisor
SUPERVISES: N/A
FLSA STATUS: Non exempt

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The environmental services staff performs a range of manual custodial tasks in the care and cleaning of facilities and furnishings.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Clean hard floors: vacuum, sweep, dust mop, wash, strip, wax and buff.
• Clean carpet floors: vacuum and shampoo.
• Clean windows, walls, fixtures and furnishings.
• Dust furniture, fixtures and woodwork.
• Collect and dispose of refuse and remove litter in and around buildings.
• Clean, sanitize and re-supply restrooms.
• Operate basic equipment; including buffers, burnishers, extractors, autoscrubbers and dry and wet vacuums.
• Assist in events set-up and tear-down, move furniture and equipment.
• Assist in snow removal.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school education required, some college preferred.
• One to three years of general housekeeping and maintenance work experience.
• Commercial or institution maintenance experience preferred.
• Ability to read and understand written instructions, chemical labels and warnings.
• Ability to perform tasks in a specific sequence.
• Must possess a strong attention to detail in performing work.
• Must be self-motivated and have the ability to perform work independently.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and be able to climb ladders.
• Must be able to work occasional overtime and on weekends.
• Must be reliable, dependable, punctual and have a good attendance record.
• Above average interpersonal and customer service skills required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office and college campus environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving parts, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing all day. Must be able to climb ladders. The employee must frequently lift and move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

ABOUT CCS

The College for Creative Studies strives to create a working environment where all employees are appreciated and valued for their contributions. In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, the College offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance the physical health, financial security and general well-being of its employee’s lives and the lives of their families.

Benefits include:

• Generous Vacation Package and Paid Holidays
• 403b Program
• Robust Healthcare Plans: Medical, Dental and Vision
• Life and AD&D Insurances
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Opportunities
• Free Parking
• Complimentary Uniforms

The College for Creative Studies (CCS) is a nonprofit, private college accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and authorized by the Michigan Education Department to grant Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. CCS, located in midtown Detroit, strives to provide students with the tools needed for successful careers in the dynamic and growing creative industries. CCS fosters students’ resolve to pursue excellence, act ethically, engage their responsibilities as citizens, and learn throughout their lives. With world-class faculty and unsurpassed facilities, students learn to be visual communicators who actively use art and design toward the betterment of society. The College is a major supplier of talent to numerous industries, such as transportation, film and animation, advertising and communications, consumer electronics, athletic apparel, and many more. Its graduates are exhibiting artists and teachers, design problem solvers and innovators, as well as creative leaders in business.

The College for Creative Studies, a leading college of art and design, represents a community composed of individuals with many perspectives, personal experiences, values, identities and worldviews and we value what this brings to our organization. CCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, height, weight, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

The College for Creative Studies subscribes to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment, admissions and educational practices and strives to provide an environment and workplace free from unlawful harassment or discrimination. We encourage applications from all.