Environmental Services Specialist

JOB SUMMARY

This position performs custodial duties on an assigned shift. It reports to the Environmental Services Supervisor.

Essential Job Functions

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:       

• Performs routine cleaning tasks as specified in Shift Schedule. 
• Responds to urgent cleaning needs as the result of spills or accidents and maintains records of those activities. 
• Performs routine custodial duties for restricted-access areas. 
• Vacuums, spot cleans, and shampoos carpets in assigned areas. 
• Sweeps, mops and scrubs non-carpet floors in assigned areas. 
• Dusts furniture including bookshelves, washes walls/handrails/door knobs/ classroom boards, and door glass in assigned areas. 
• Moves furniture and equipment as necessary to clean floors. 
• Cleans, disinfects and deodorizes lavatories, urinals, toilet bowls, mirrors, and water fountains. 
• Replaces deodorizers, toilet tissue, hand towels and soap.
• Disposes of trash from assigned areas and from outside of buildings. 
• Washes windows and inside glass/mirrors. 
• Maintains cleaning equipment. 
• Assists with setups for special events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements to Perform Work

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK: 

• Must be able to work evening shift hours:  Mon. - Thurs. 3:30p. - 11:30p, Fri. 2:30p. - 10:30p. and occasional Saturdays.
• Prior work experience in custodial and or floor cleaning preferred.
• Must be flexible regarding work location and shift assignment. 
• Be able to read and follow written labels and instructions as well as record incidents in writing.
• Able to follow directions and complete routine/scheduled assignments to department standards.
• Must be positive, cooperative and supportive.

Supplemental Information

SALARY INFORMATION:

This position is placed on the College 12-month non-exempt staff salary scale at Grade 1. Actual salary placement based on qualifications and experience. Position includes an excellent fringe benefit package. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This position involves a medium level of physical effort. It requires the ability to occasionally lift heavy items and stand, stoop, and bend for longer periods of time. Frequently or constantly moving to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects such as waste receptacles, furniture, vacuum cleaner etc.  Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:  

• Hear/talk/communicate – Must be able to exchange information and communicate
• Visual acuity - Ability to perceive or detect surroundings
• Mental acuity – Ability to focus, concentrate, understand and convey subject matter
• Repetitive motion 
• Stand/sit/walk – Ability to move or traverse from one area to another

WORK ENVIRONMENT:       

College Campus including, but not limited to; common areas, classrooms, restrooms, stairways, dining areas etc.  Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety with periodic exposure to chemicals (cleaning) and bodily fluids. Precautions typical of custodial duties in such places as office or meeting and training rooms, e.g., use of safe workplace practices with cleaning and office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, observance of fire and building safety regulations and College policies.

To qualify for employment, selected candidates must:

* successfully complete a criminal background check (for designated positions)

* be able to work on campus as of the first day of employment

* be a resident of DE, MD, PA, VA, WV or DC as of the first day of employment

* be currently authorized to work in the US, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorship

Carroll Community College has the right to revise this position description at any time, and this position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment. 

Carroll Community College is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. 

Carroll Community College is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment.