Environmental Services Technician-Seasonal Substitute

City of Chesapeake Virginia; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Chesapeake Virginia is seeking seasonal substitute Environmental Services Technicians to join Parks, Recreation and Tourism. Work is up to 25 hours per week with a TBD shift, including possible days, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Starting pay ranges from $16.93 to $22.43 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience. Responsibilities include cleaning City buildings and outdoor spaces, stocking supplies, and supporting custodial operations to maintain safe, clean, and inviting

Qualifications

• Previous experience in housekeeping and/or custodial services.
• Knowledge of APPA custodial standards and operations guidelines.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional internal and external customer service by responding to service requests.
• Clean and maintain offices, restrooms, kitchens, cabins, outdoor facilities, and other areas.
• Perform routine and deep cleaning tasks including vacuuming, mopping, floor care, dusting and polishing.
• Monitor and restock cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Mix and use cleaning chemicals safely according to product specifications.
• Collect and dispose of trash and recyclables; maintain outdoor spaces and parking lots.
• Lift and transport trash bags and other materials for disposal.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality customer service

Communication skills

Custodial knowledge

Tools

Commercial floor buffers

Polishers

Vacuums

Sweeper

Job description

Environmental Services Technician-Seasonal Substitute

Please note that this positional is seasonal substitute and is not to exceed 500 hours per year.

Physical exam and drug & alcohol post screenings are required.

Drug Screening: MARIJUANA

In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre‑employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or is a sworn law‑enforcement officer/deputy.

Position Information

Working Title of Vacant Position Environmental Services Technician-Seasonal Substitute

Job Type Seasonal/Substitute

Posting Type Public

Number of Vacancies 3

Department PARKS, REC, & TOURISM

Division PR&T HOUSEKEEPING

Requisition Number 2026216

Number of hours worked per week Up to 25 hours per week

Shift to be determined [TBD] - based on operational requirements. May include days, evenings, weekends and occasional holidays

Work Site Location Chesapeake, VA [any city municipal or recreational facility]

Position Driving Requirement N - Never

Pay Grade GE01

Pay Basis

Advertised Salary $16.93 – $22.43 / per hour – Starting salary depending on qualifications and experience

Job Description

Do you enjoy hand-on work and take pride in making spaces shine? Parks, Recreation and Tourism is seeking detail‑oriented, service‑driven individuals to join our team as a Seasonal Substitute Environmental Services Technician. In this role, you’ll help create safe, clean, and inviting environments that enhance every visitor’s experience.

You will have the opportunity to showcase your custodial skills by servicing a variety of City buildings, facilities, common areas, and recreational spaces. Your work plays an important role in maintaining spaces that residents and visitors rely on every day.

The primary tasks of an Environmental Services Technician include:

• Provide exceptional internal and external customer service by responding to service requests and inquiries, supporting the City’s Customer Service Initiative.
• Clean and maintain offices, restrooms, kitchens, cabins, outdoor facilities, and other assigned areas.
• Perform routine and deep cleaning tasks such as vacuuming, mopping, and floor care (including stripping and waxing), as well as dusting, glass cleaning, and polishing furniture and woodwork.
• Monitor and maintain cleaning and paper product supplies; order, pick up, deliver, and restock as needed.
• Mix and use cleaning chemicals safely according to product specifications.
• Collect and dispose of trash and recyclables; maintain cleanliness of outdoor areas and parking lots, including debris removal.
• Lift and transport filled trash bags and other materials for disposal.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

If you take pride in your work, enjoy contributing to a team, and value making a visible impact in your community, this is a great opportunity to get involved and make a difference.

Required Qualifications

VOCATIONAL / EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT : Requires instruction that is sufficient for satisfactory job performance.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES : None.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT : None.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience in housekeeping and/or custodial services.

Knowledge of APPA , custodial standard of operations and principle guidelines.

Quality customer service and communication skills.

Job Open Date

09/14/2026

Job Close Date

09/21/2026

Open Continuous

No

ADA Checklist

Overall Physical Strength Demands

Overall Physical Strength Demands M=Medium - Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly

Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.

Standing

Standing Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Sitting

Sitting Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Walking

Walking Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Lifting

Lifting Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Lifting Amount

Lifting Amount Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs

Carrying

Carrying Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Carrying Weight

Carrying Weight Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs

Pushing/Pulling

Pushing/Pulling Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Pushing/Pulling Weight

Pushing/Pulling Weight Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs

Reaching

Reaching Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Handling

Handling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Fine Dexterity

Fine Dexterity Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Kneeling

Kneeling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Crouching

Crouching Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Crawling

Crawling Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Bending

Bending Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Twisting

Twisting Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Climbing

Climbing Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Balancing

Balancing Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Vision

Vision Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Hearing

Hearing Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Talking

Talking Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Foot Controls

Foot Controls N = Never

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used

Various cleaning chemicals, supplies, equipment and tools to include commercial floor buffers, polishers, vacuums, sweeper, telephone, waste receptacles, carts and hand‑truck, blood borne pathogens cleaning kit.

Protective Equipment Required

Safety shoes, eye protection, and any PPE required by the equipment, tool or chemical in use.

Health and Safety

D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never

Mechanical Hazards

M = Several Times Per Week

Chemical Hazards

M = Several Times Per Month W = Several Times Per Week

Electrical Hazards

M = Several Times Per Week

Fire Hazards

S = Seasonally

Explosives

S = Seasonally

Communicable Diseases

S = Seasonally

Physical Danger or Abuse

S = Seasonally

Other

If Other, Description

D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never

Dirt and Dust

D = Daily

Extreme Temperatures

S = Seasonally

Noise and Vibration

W = Several Times Per Week

Fumes and Odors

D = Daily

Wetness/Humidity

M = Several Times Per Month

Darkness or Poor Lighting

S = Seasonally

Primary Work Location

Non-Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.

Time Pressures

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Emergency Situations

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Frequent Change of Tasks

Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously

Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Tedious or Exacting Work

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Noisy/Distracting Environment

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s)

Incumbent must be able to work independently most of the time.

Professional References

Please provide contact information for professional references.

Minimum Requests 0

Maximum Requests 4

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