Environmental Services Technician - Nami of Central GA

Mercer University; Illinois; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercer University seeks a reliable Environmental Services Technician to support the NAMI Central GA program. You will perform routine cleaning in offices, restrooms, kitchens, and resident spaces, ensuring hygiene and safety standards are met across campus facilities.

Scheduled hours total 20 per week with a start date of 08/19/2026 and end date 05/08/2027. The role requires attention to detail, strong communication, ability to multi-task, and respect for confidentiality while providing

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• TB screening, First Aid/CPR.
• Live within commuting distance of Mercer facilities.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Strong time management and reliability.
• Experience in environmental services or custodial preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of safe cleaning practices and PPE.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Willingness to work evenings or weekends if needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning tasks in common areas, offices, restrooms, and resident rooms.
• Maintain cleanliness in kitchens, laundry rooms, storage areas, and other spaces.
• Empty trash and dispose waste per health and safety policies.
• Restock cleaning and hygiene supplies and report low inventory.
• Clean high-touch areas regularly to reduce illness risk.
• Perform deep cleaning on a rotating schedule.
• Ensure proper use, storage, and maintenance of cleaning equipment.
• Report maintenance or safety issues to the supervisor.
• Follow safety procedures including PPE and chemical handling.
• Support special projects or seasonal cleaning as assigned.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Family: Student Work Study Department: Student Employment Supervisor: Jose Gonzalez Matos Job Title: Environmental Services Technician - Nami of Central GA

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform routine cleaning tasks, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and disinfecting surfaces in common areas, offices, restrooms, and resident rooms.


• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness in kitchens, laundry rooms, storage areas, and other facility spaces.


• Empty trash receptacles and ensure proper disposal of waste in accordance with health and safety policies.


• Restock cleaning and hygiene supplies as needed and report any low inventory to the Operations Manager.


• Clean and disinfect high-touch areas regularly to reduce the risk of illness or infection.


• Perform deep cleaning of assigned areas on a rotating schedule.


• Ensure cleaning equipment is properly used, stored, and maintained.


• Immediately report maintenance or safety issues (e.g., leaks, broken fixtures, or damaged flooring) to the appropriate supervisor.


• Follow all safety procedures, including proper labeling and use of cleaning chemicals and PPE.


• Support special projects or seasonal cleaning needs as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• This position may require working evenings and weekends to accommodate activity schedules and to ensure that company needs are met.


• This position involves working in residential and program facilities where mental health services are provided. The technician will interact with staff and residents in a respectful, professional, and compassionate manner while maintaining confidentiality and upholding NAMI Central Georgia's mission and values.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• Frequent use of hands, wrists and fingers and lifting or moving up to 50 lbs. may be required


• Movements such as stooping, crouching, bending, kneeling, climbing and reaching are required


• Noise and/or level of distractions in the work environment is moderate


• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close, distance and peripheral vision


• Have reliable transportation

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Age 21 or older with a high school diploma or GED


• TB screening, Frist Aid/CPR


• Non-Profit experience is a plus


• Live within commuting distance of the NAMI facility, group home and duplex


• Ability to multi-task


• Possess strong decision making and problem-solving skills


• Critical listening and thinking skills


• Strong time management skills


• Prior experience in environmental services, housekeeping, custodial, or janitorial work preferred but not required.


• Knowledge of safe cleaning practices, including chemical handling and infection control, preferred


• Strong attention to detail and reliability.


• Ability to work overtime as needed


• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.


• Perform all other duties assigned

Scheduled Hours: 20 Start Date: 08/19/2026 End Date: 05/8/2027

Mercer Student Employment – About Us

Student employees are vital to the success of Mercer University. At Mercer, we are dedicated to helping students find meaningful on-campus jobs and ensuring that students maximize the value of their employment experiences. We believe that having an on-campus job helps students become more involved with the Mercer University community, provides valuable work experience, helps build transferable skills, and habits that will benefit future career options. Moreover, on-campus jobs provide financial rewards.

Important Note: In adherence to the Immigration Control Act of 1986, all student employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) and present documentation verifying citizenship or permanent residency. You will not be allowed to begin work until the I-9 form has been completed and properly certified. The required documents include either a valid US Passport, certificate of US citizenship, alien registration card with photograph OR two of the following documents: a state driver's license, validated student ID card, original social security card, birth certificate.