Sr. Environmental Services Technician - FT

Detroit Pistons; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Detroit Pistons seek a Sr. Environmental Services Technician to maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety across facilities. The role includes hands-on leadership, coaching EVS staff, and coordinating daily operations to ensure readiness for players, coaches, staff, and guests.

You will supervise routine cleaning, mentor teammates, and support event setups while following OSHA guidelines and EVS SOPs. Flexibility for evenings and events is required.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in environmental services, custodial operations, or facility maintenance.
• Ability to train and mentor team members.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning, sanitation, and facility maintenance across offices, restrooms, practice spaces, and locker rooms.
• Provide hands-on guidance and training to EVS technicians.
• Coordinate daily assignments, inspections, and priorities with EVS leadership.
• Lead by example and promote safety and teamwork.
• Support event setup, laundry operations, and supply replenishment.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Floor scrubbers

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Description

Are you looking to be part of a high-performing team of go-getters who make a difference both on and off the court? Join the Detroit Pistons as we harness the power of basketball to unite our city, elevate our fans, and drive lasting community impact.

As a Sr. Environmental Services Technician, you'll play a key role in daily facility operations, maintaining exceptional cleanliness and sanitation standards while providing hands‑on leadership, training, and support to the Environmental Services team.

Working closely with EVS leadership, you'll help coordinate daily priorities, maintain operational standards, and ensure our facilities are ready for players, coaches, staff, and guests. We're looking for a dependable, detail‑oriented team player who takes pride in their work and enjoys helping others succeed.

What You'll Do

• Perform daily cleaning, sanitization, and facility maintenance across offices, restrooms, practice courts, locker rooms, training areas, and other assigned spaces.


• Provide hands‑on guidance, coaching, and training to EVS technicians while promoting consistent cleaning and safety standards.


• Assist EVS leadership with daily assignments, workflow coordination, quality inspections, and operational priorities.


• Serve as Acting Supervisor when designated, helping ensure continuity of daily operations.


• Operate cleaning equipment, including floor scrubbers and other specialized tools, while following established safety procedures.


• Maintain specialty areas, including player and coaches' locker rooms, weight rooms, saunas, steam rooms, and practice courts.


• Support event setup, facility conversions, laundry operations, waste removal, and supply replenishment.


• Assist with post‑game cleaning of the Pistons Player Locker Room at Little Caesars Arena.


• Follow OSHA guidelines, organizational policies, and EVS standard operating procedures to maintain a safe and sanitary environment.


• Lead by example, fostering teamwork, accountability, and a positive work environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.


• Previous experience in environmental services, custodial operations, housekeeping, or facility maintenance.


• Experience training, mentoring, or providing guidance to team members preferred.


• Knowledge of cleaning techniques, sanitation standards, equipment operation, and workplace safety practices.


• Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.


• Dependable, proactive, and comfortable working independently or as part of a team.


• Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and event days.


• Ability to perform physical duties, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and lifting up to 30 pounds.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We are dedicated to ensuring equal access throughout the employment process. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable participation in the application and interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you require an accommodation, please contact us to request assistance.