Environmental Services Technician - 1st shift

Nutramax Laboratories, Inc.; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutramax Laboratories, Inc. is seeking an Environmental Services Technician to maintain cleanliness across our facilities, including offices and kitchens, and to support safety and security duties. The role requires basic hygiene knowledge, attention to detail, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for long periods, and adherence to PPE protocols.

Overtime may be required to meet company needs. A high school diploma is preferred; strong math and mechanical aptitude are advantageous;

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of basic hygiene and general housekeeping duties.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to interact with staff at all levels.
• Attention to detail and some process analytical skills.
• Requires basic computer skills.
• Must wear OSHA and Nutramax PPE for each task daily.
• Able to lift and reach with hands/arms.
• Able to climb stairs, stand and walk for 8 hours.
• Able to lift, pull and push up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Keep buildings clean—swept, mopped, vacuumed and dusted daily.
• Empty waste receptacles daily; clean refrigerators weekly.
• Replenish paper goods, utensils and cleaning supplies as needed.
• Disinfect kitchen appliances; strip and reseal floors as scheduled.
• Coordinate ordering of supplies; lead environmental service projects.
• Maintain logs per NMX guidelines and SOPs; ensure pest control and safety schedules are followed.
• Ensure grounds are clear of debris and monitors are in place.
• Communicate with other departments and work as a team.

Skills

Hygiene knowledge

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

OSHA PPE handling

Job description

Description

This position assesses the needs of the company as it relates to cleaning, facility and security duties. Mandatory overtime required as needed to fulfill company needs.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Ensuring the buildings are kept clean, swept, mopped/vacuumed and dusted daily
• Emptying all office and kitchen waste receptacles daily
• Cleaning refrigerators of food and/or containers weekly
• Replenishing paper goods, utensils and cleaning supplies as needed
• Disinfecting all kitchen appliances as necessary
• Stripping and resurfacing floors as scheduled
• Coordinating the ordering of supplies and materials
• Leading Environmental Service projects as assigned
• Maintaining required logbooks in accordance with NMX guidelines and SOP's
• Maintaining the pest control, waste removal, uniform, landscaping/grounds maintenance, security, fire and life safety, vending and environmental services schedules
• Ensuring grounds are free of debris and/or obstacles and all pest control monitors are in proper locations and in working order
• Perform other assigned duties as may be required in meeting company objectives
• Regular attendance is required.
• Communicate effectively with other departments within the organization and function within a team environment.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• The Environmental Services Technician must have a working knowledge of basic hygiene and general housekeeping duties.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with all staff levels as needed.
• Attention to details and some process analytical skills are required.
• Requires basic computer skills.
• Must wear OSHA and Nutramax required Proper Protection Equipment (PPE) for each task daily.
• Position involves direct contact with cleaning chemicals and basic chemical handling and storage.
• Must be able to use hands and arms to lift and reach
• Ability to climb up and down stairs
• Ability to stand and walk for a minimum of 8 hours
• Ability to lift, pull and push a minimum of 50 pounds
• Ability to use both arms to push, pull or lift.
• Ability to bend and squat

Education and Experience

This position prefers a high school diploma or equivalent and strong mathematical and mechanical aptitude to handle multiple tasks.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Nutramax desires to provide a drug-free, healthful, and safe workplace. We hold a zero-tolerance policy for drug use. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a preemployment background check, drug screen (subject to applicable law) and reading comprehension test.