Environmental Specialist-Janitorial (Part-Time)

City of Hickory; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Hickory is seeking an Environmental Specialist – Janitorial Position to maintain cleanliness and safety at recreation centers. The role offers flexible hours, up to 20 hours per week, with additional hours for special projects as needed.

Responsibilities include cleaning restrooms, common areas, floors, carpets, and maintaining supplies. Strong teamwork, safety awareness, and a high school diploma are required; a valid NC driver's license is also requested.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Valid NC driver's license required.
• Must meet City driving record criteria.

Responsibilities

• Clean restrooms, common areas, entrances and exits.
• Remove trash and maintain cleaning supplies inventory.
• Mop, vacuum, sweep, dust, and clean carpets.
• Clean toilets, sinks, mirrors, locker rooms and showers.
• Perform other general cleaning duties as needed.

Skills

Good communication

Safety awareness

Prioritization & time management

Environmental cleaning procedures

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

The Environmental Specialist – Janitorial Position

maintains all aspects of environmental and janitorial duties in a safe, efficient, and professional manner. Works specifically at recreation centers. Duty hours are flexible; Monday through Friday not to exceed 20 hours per week. Must be available to work other duty hours as necessary for special projects.

• Ensures restrooms, common areas, entrances, and exits are clean and free from safety hazards.
• Removes trash from the building as needed.
• Involves mopping, vacuuming, sweeping, and dusting.
• Cleaning carpets.
• Cleans toilets, sinks, mirrors, locker rooms and showers.
• Maintaining inventory of cleaning supplies.
• Performs other general cleaning duties as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Good communication skills with demonstrated ability to work with a team to accomplish goals and objectives.
• Ability to safely perform tasks associated with the job.
• Knowledge of environmental and cleaning procedures.
• Ability to effectively prioritize work and time management.
• Completion of a High School Diploma.
• Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina.

• Must be able to frequently/repeatedly stand; walk; use hands and exert forces needed to perform the duties of the job.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms and perform elevated work for periods of time;
• Ability to climb ladders and keep balance as needed.
• Must be able to frequently lift, push, pull and/or move more than 50 pounds.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must meet the City criteria for an acceptable driving record.