Sr Environmental Service Worker

Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine; Mantua Township (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine is seeking a Senior Environmental Services Worker to maintain a clean, safe, sanitary and attractive environment on campus. A valid New Jersey driver’s license is required.

The role involves cleaning, waste handling and operating university vehicles, with potential lead responsibility during supervisor absences. The position reports to the Supervisor of Environmental Services and requires flexibility to work various shifts, including days, nights,

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties.
• Experience in institutional environmental services preferred.
• Valid New Jersey driver’s license is required.
• Ability to work days, nights, weekends, holidays and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Performs cleaning to ensure cleanliness of assigned areas.
• Performs routine cleaning to prevent infection spread and keep areas orderly.
• Performs isolation cleaning procedures to prevent infection spread.
• Cares for hard floors and various carpet levels.
• Operates university vehicles and equipment.
• Performs waste collection, storage and disposal.
• Assists with training of workers and may act as lead when supervisor is away.

Skills

English proficiency

Job description

Senior Environmental Services Worker

Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine

Location: Sewell, NJ

Department: Environmental Services

Reports to: Supervisor of Environmental Services

Hourly Rate: $20.01-$20.67 (see details in Salary/Benefit Info section below)

Summary: The primary purpose of the Sr. Environmental Services Worker position is to perform various tasks to maintain a clean, safe, sanitary and attractive environment in the Rowan University. Valid New Jersey driver’s license is required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs proper cleaning to insure cleanliness of the assigned areas.
• Performs routine and general cleaning to prevent the spread of infection and keeps areas orderly and attractive.
• Performs isolation cleaning procedures as instructed in order to prohibit the spread of infection.
• Performs hard floor care and various levels of carpet care.
• Renders moving services throughout the University.
• Performs daily collection, storage and disposal of various waste generated within the University.
• Performs various grounds cleaning tasks.
• Performs snow removal tasks.
• Operates University vehicles and vehicular equipment.
• Presents a clean uniform appearance.
• Performs final check and clean up at end of shift.
• Maintains work flow in team settings with assigned workers.
• Recognizes and acknowledges problems and maintains good communications among workers.
• Assists supervisor with training of workers.
• Operates in a lead roll when supervisor is absent to ensure completion of shift work and projects.
• Promptly reports deficiencies within the department and University.
• Presents a positive attitude toward workers and customers.
• Understands and adheres to Rowan-Virtua SOM’s compliance standards as they appear in Rowan-Virtua SOM's Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
• Performs functional set ups according to request.
• Interacts with persons of all ages in a diverse, multicultural environment with respect and consideration.
• Complies with all applicable attendance policies and the Environmental Services Department in order to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to carry out the duties of the position; prior experience in institutional environmental services is preferred. Valid New Jersey driver’s license is required.

Physical Demands

Position requires climbing or balance, taste or smell less than 1/3 of the time; stand, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear up to 2/3 of the time; walking 2/3 of the time; reaching with hands and arms over 2/3 of the time. Position requires lifting up to ten (10) pounds over 2/3 of the time, lifting or exerting force of 25 pounds up to 2/3 of the time, lifting or exerting force of fifty (50) or more pounds under 1/3 of the time. Position requires Close vision, Distance vision, Color vision and Depth Perception. Ability to hear pager alerts, overhead pager radio messages.

Work Environment

Up to 2/3 of the time, the position requires exposure to wet or humid conditions (non-weather), exposure to bloodborne pathogens that requires the use of Personal Protective Equipment, exposure to dust, fumes or airborne particles, and exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals that require the use of Personal Protective Equipment, exposure to outdoor weather conditions. Less than 1/3 of the time the position requires exposure to risk of electrical shock, exposure to risk of radiation, exposure to hazardous waste. The position requires work near moving mechanical parts up to 2/3 of the time, work in precarious places less than 1/3 of the time. The typical amounts of noise for the position are moderate to loud noise.

Work Shift

This position will be assigned one of several available shift assignments. Assigned shift and continued availability of same are subject to change to meet the operational needs of the department. In addition to regularly scheduled work shifts, the successful candidate must possess the ability to workdays, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime hours when required.

Salary/Benefit Information

The starting rate is $20.01 per hour ( Probationary Rate ). After completion of a six-month probationary period, the employee's pay will increase to the Job Rate of $20.67. Depending on experience, candidate may be hired at the "Job Rate" to start.

For eligible employees, benefits include: comprehensive NJ State health, dental and retirement benefits, extensive accrued time off/paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement for employee, spouse, and dependents to attend Rowan University, Glassboro. (Tuition reimbursement will apply to undergraduate degrees only for spouse and dependents).

For more detailed information, please visit: https://sites.rowan.edu/hr/benefits/

Notes

• Only completed, online applications submitted on or before the deadline will be considered.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.