Seasonal Environmental Services Technician

Metropolitan Ministries; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Ministries in Tampa is seeking a hands-on Environmental Services worker for tent operations, with responsibilities including cleaning, materials handling, and coordinating volunteers to keep facilities tidy and safe.

You will work with diverse teams, assist with trash patrol, and support holiday events, while meeting performance targets and upholding the ministry's mission and values in a fast-paced, community-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Must communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of environmental systems and tools related to janitorial/maintenance duties.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for environmental services activities, such as cleaning floors and bathrooms, and spill clean ups.
• Help with materials handling and support all department activities.
• Lead volunteers to coordinate and manage tent grounds and trash.
• Operate cleaning tools and equipment including forklift and pallet jacks.
• Coordinate and assist volunteers with all cleaning duties and litter patrol.

Skills

English communication

Team coordination

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Job Type

Full-time, Temporary

About Us

• If you’re looking for an opportunity to transform the lives of poor and homeless men, women, and children in your community, we may have a job for you.
• Since 1972, Metropolitan Ministries has been providing life-changing solutions for those who are homeless and at risk of becoming homeless in Tampa Bay.
• We are a grassroots, donor, and volunteer-fueled community nonprofit. At Metropolitan Ministries, we serve families in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Polk and Hernando counties with compassion, practical help, and a willingness to make a huge difference.

What we offer

• Salary: $18.50
• Schedule: Monday - Saturday
• Assignment: 10/12/2026

Job Functions

Responsible for environmental services activities as assigned, such as cleaning floors, bathrooms, and spill clean ups. Will help with materials handling and supports all other department activities. Will work with volunteers regularly to coordinate and manage trash and litter clean up.

Essential Responsibilities

• Responsible for keeping clean and attractive tent interior locations such as kids zone, hospitality, volunteer services, donor lane and all other tent departments.
• Support other teams with loading and unloading and materials handling.
• Will lead volunteers to coordinate and manage tent grounds and trash.
• Will perform various tasks enhancing locations and subsystems in accordance with the mission statement of Metropolitan Ministries.
• Operate tools associated with cleaning, forklift, pallet jacks and various other tools.
• Configure and maintain needed paper, soap and cleaning supplies.
• Troubleshoot and improve processes associated with environmental services responsibilities.
• Be willing and able to perform other required cleaning tasks including but not limited to:
• Trash pick up
• Working with volunteers
• Maintain bathrooms, floors and grounds
• Hanging banners and other marketing material as needed
• Assist with materials handling as needed
• Coordinate and assist volunteers with all types of cleaning duties and litter patrol.
• Locate and retrieve various supplies, parts, and building materials as needed to complete assigned projects.
• Support the Holiday Center events as needed.
• Support the team in other tasks as assigned. Meet personal goals and actively contribute to the achievement of team and organizational targets/goals for tent operations.
• Demonstrate a passion for the mission, vision, and guiding values of Metropolitan Ministries, in a cooperative manner within the organization to achieve the organization’s goals.

Education and Experience

Knowledge and experience in Environmental systems and tools associated with the trade.

Skills Requirements

This position requires the ability to work within a multi-disciplinary framework. Must be able to communicate effectively in English, orally as well as in writing. Must demonstrate a heart for the ministry of serving poor and homeless families. The position requires a degree of maturity, sensitivity to issues of faith, cross cultural and diversity issues, and the social skill to handle job-related matters in a professional and diplomatic manner.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to tolerate outdoor temperatures consistent with Florida climate and endure prolonged standing/walking/bending/stooping and stretching. Must be able to tolerate various temperatures consistent with outside seasonal changes and with refrigeration/freezer cold storage units. Must be able to work in areas with low or no lighting. Must be able to climb ladders and stairs regularly. Must be able to calculate mathematical equations as needed for maintenance purposes. Must be able to lift 40 lbs.

Other

Must demonstrate legal authorization to work in the United States. Must pass required background pre-employment screening. Must adhere to the policies and procedures of the ministry; Must be able to work flexible schedules during the holiday season (October-December) and special events.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving individuals throughout our local communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances.

Metropolitan Ministries is committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at 813-209-1083 or via email at [e-mail]