Environmental Specialist - Union

Chugach Alaska Corporation; Mississippi; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Chugach Government Solutions seeks an Environmental Specialist/Custodian to maintain clean, safe facilities at the Stennis Space Center in Mississippi. You will perform routine cleaning, operation of floor machines, and ensure safety protocols are followed in a government environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and flexibility for day and night shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to drive and possess a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Minimum of 1 year experience with floor cleaning and operating floor machines.
• Knowledge of stripping, waxing, and sealing commercial tile.
• Shift work including day and night shifts; flexible.

Responsibilities

• Keep buildings clean and orderly; perform heavy cleaning duties and basic maintenance.
• Protect government property including furniture, walls and floors during cleaning tasks.
• Report accidents to supervisor immediately and keep equipment clean and stored properly.
• Operate safely, use wet floor signs, and reposition items after cleaning operations.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Floor cleaning

Lifting 50 pounds

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Floor machine

Waxing machine

Extraction carpet shampoo machine

Job description

About Us

Nova Space Solutions, LLC (NSS) is a joint venture between Wolf Creek Federal Services, Inc. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chugach Government Solutions, LLC) and Amentum Technology, Inc. When you join NSS, you also become a part of a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture.

The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, Chugach Government Solutions, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields – each team member proud to serve our country with first-class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders.

Empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high-performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more!

If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences – then Nova Space Solutions may be the right fit for you!

Position Location

This position is located onsite at the Stennis Space Center in Mississippi.

Job Overview

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees, customers, and suppliers.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Duties:

• Keep buildings in clean and orderly condition. Perform heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass, and removing rubbish. Duties may include performing routine maintenance activities, notifying management of need for repairs.

Key Responsibilities:

• During execution of performance requirements, shall take precautions to protect all government property including furniture, walls, baseboards, and other surfaces.
• Report all accidents to your supervisor immediately.
• Keep all equipment clean and free from build/up wax and debris.
• Think and work safely and use wet floor signs at all times.
• Secure vehicles and equipment at the end of each shift.
• Assigned work will be performed as scheduled.
• Reposition all items to original position when moved to facilitate cleaning operations when performing all cleaning operations.
• All other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Mandatory:

• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Must be able to drive and possess a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Minimum of 1 year experience of floor cleaning, 1 year experience using a floor machine, high speed buffing machine and an extraction carpet shampoo machine.
• Must have knowledge of how to properly strip, wax, and seal commercial tile.
• Shift work is required (day shift & night shift) must be flexible.
• All Environmental Specialists will load and unload their own equipment.

Preferred:

• Good organizational and planning skills.
• Good Communication skills.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail.
• Ability to take direction.
• Ability to work with computers.
• Ability to work independently but follow specific detailed instructions.
• Ability to interface with various levels of personnel in a multi-cultural, team oriented environment Must be able to obtain required NASA badge.
• Must be able to provide a certified Birth Certificate (with state seal), Passport, or Citizenship documents on date of hire (candidate will be sent home if this paperwork is not provided upon arrival on date of hire).
• Must have the ability to communicate the English language, both verbally and written, in an effective manner.

Working Conditions:

• Comply with all applicable safety- and health-related rules, regulations, and procedures, including wearing of Personal Protective equipment (PPE).
• Work safely themselves and help their teammates work safely.
• Assist supervisors and managers in identifying and mitigating potentially hazardous conditions.
• Help the organization maintain a safe and healthy workplace.
• Physical effort involving average standing, sitting, walking or detail work.
• Occasional risk of injury due to hazards.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Dexterity to operate office equipment as required by the position.

Disclosures

Chugach Government Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Chugach will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any of its subsidiaries, please email [e-mail].

Chugach Government Solutions supports pay transparency and is committed to equitable and competitive compensation practices. Compensation for this role will be determined based on factors including job responsibilities, experience, skills, internal equity, geographic location, and applicable contract requirements. Where required by law, compensation ranges will be provided to candidates during the hiring process.