Environmental Services Technician

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on expertise

Comprehensive training on sanitation &

Personal protective equipment provided

Career advancement opportunities

Safe and healthy work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Environmental Services Technician in Richards Bay to uphold high standards of sanitation and safety in industrial and commercial settings. The role focuses on implementing comprehensive hygiene protocols and safe waste management to ensure compliant operations.

You will lead detailed sanitation plans, perform specialized cleaning tasks, and train junior staff while ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Environmental Services Technician or similar advanced sanitation role.
• In-depth knowledge of cleaning chemicals, disinfection agents, and their safe application.
• Proficiency with specialized cleaning equipment and waste management systems.
• Strong understanding of occupational health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to proactively address sanitation challenges.
• Physical capability to manage demanding tasks in an industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement detailed sanitation plans for various operational areas, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Perform specialized cleaning tasks including deep cleaning of machinery, disinfection, and surface treatment.
• Manage and dispose of general and potentially hazardous waste according to environmental protocols.
• Operate and maintain advanced cleaning equipment, ensuring safe operation.
• Conduct regular inspections to identify hygiene risks and implement corrective actions.
• Train and guide junior staff on cleaning techniques and safety procedures.

Skills

Environmental services experience

Cleaning chemicals knowledge

Disinfection agents knowledge

Specialized cleaning equipment

Waste management systems

Health, safety, environmental regs

Tools

Specialized cleaning equipment

Waste management systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks an experienced Environmental Services Technician to join their team in Richards Bay. This role is fundamental to maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and safety within industrial and commercial settings, focusing on specialized sanitation and waste management. You will be responsible for implementing and executing comprehensive hygiene protocols to ensure a safe, compliant, and efficient operational environment. This position is critical for upholding our client's reputation for operational excellence and adherence to stringent health and safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement detailed sanitation plans for various operational areas, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Perform specialized cleaning tasks, including deep cleaning of machinery, disinfection, and surface treatment.
• Manage and dispose of general and potentially hazardous waste according to stringent environmental protocols.
• Operate and maintain advanced cleaning equipment, ensuring it is in good working order and used safely.
• Conduct regular inspections to identify potential hygiene risks and implement corrective actions promptly.
• Train and guide junior staff on proper cleaning techniques and safety procedures.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Environmental Services Technician or in a similar advanced sanitation role.
• In-depth knowledge of cleaning chemicals, disinfection agents, and their safe application.
• Proficiency with specialized cleaning equipment and waste management systems.
• Strong understanding of occupational health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to proactively address sanitation challenges.
• Physical capability to manage demanding tasks in an industrial environment.

Benefits

• A competitive salary reflecting expertise and responsibilities.
• Comprehensive training programs on new sanitation technologies and safety standards.
• Provision of high-quality cleaning equipment and personal protective gear.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the environmental services field.
• A commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for all employees.