Evening Campus Environmental Technician (Zero-Waste)

Recent Jobs : Human Resources : Swarthmore College; Swarthmore (Delaware County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Swarthmore College, a highly selective liberal arts college near Philadelphia, seeks an Environmental Technician to maintain cleanliness across campus facilities, including dorms and academic spaces, on a third-shift schedule. This part-time role requires ability to lift up to 50 pounds, follow safety procedures, and communicate effectively with students and staff.

Pay is $20.60/hour with weekend/holiday hours as noted, and background checks are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction.
• Ability to interact with customers (students, faculty, administration), co-workers and supervisors in a positive and helpful manner.
• Knowledge of proper sanitization methods.
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and evening hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Performs general cleaning including but not limited to restrooms, common spaces, dorms and academic spaces.
• Performs floor care tasks including but not limited to vacuuming, mopping, waxing, buffing and carpet shampooing.
• Moves heavy furniture, supplies and miscellaneous equipment as needed.
• Collects trash, recyclable and compostable materials.
• Keeps restrooms replenished with supplies.
• Collects and disposes of non-hazardous waste, recyclable, and compostable materials in accordance with College’s zero waste practices.
• Participates in training on the College’s zero waste practices to develop appropriate competencies.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Skills

Effective communication

Independent worker

Safety awareness

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Swarthmore College, a highly selective liberal arts college near Philadelphia, seeks an Environmental Technician to maintain cleanliness across campus facilities, including dorms and academic spaces, on a third-shift schedule. This part-time role requires ability to lift up to 50 pounds, follow safety procedures, and communicate effectively with students and staff.

Pay is $20.60/hour with weekend/holiday hours as noted, and background checks are required.