Environmental Services Worker, Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine (Sewell, NJ)

Rowan University • Mantua Township, NJ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Services Worker performs tasks to maintain a clean, safe, sanitary, and attractive environment at Rowan University. The role includes routine and specialized cleaning, floor and carpet care, waste handling, moving and setup services, grounds cleaning, and snow removal. The position is considered essential personnel and may be assigned to any of several shifts, with assignments subject to change based on departmental operational needs.

The worker is expected to provide good customer service, maintain a clean uniform appearance, follow Rowan-Virtua SOM compliance standards and applicable attendance policies, work effectively in teams, and interact respectfully with people of all ages in a diverse, multicultural environment. A valid New Jersey driver’s license is required, and the worker must be able to operate University vehicles and equipment.

The role involves substantial physical activity, including walking, standing, reaching, and lifting, as well as exposure to outdoor weather, wet conditions, bloodborne pathogens, dust, fumes, and toxic or caustic chemicals. Personal protective equipment is required for specified exposures. The successful candidate must be able to work days, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime when required.

The starting rate is $18.59 per hour during a six-month probationary period, increasing to $19.24 per hour after probation. Depending on experience, a candidate may start at the job rate. Eligible employees may receive New Jersey State health, dental, and retirement benefits; accrued time off and paid holidays; and tuition reimbursement for the employee, spouse, and dependents to attend Rowan University. Spouse and dependent tuition reimbursement applies to undergraduate degrees only.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to carry out the duties of the position.
• Valid New Jersey driver’s license.
• Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to work days, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime when required.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including walking, standing, reaching, and lifting.
• Ability to hear pager alerts and overhead pager radio messages.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States; the University will not sponsor a work visa for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in institutional environmental services is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean assigned areas and perform routine and general cleaning to maintain cleanliness and help prevent the spread of infection.
• Perform isolation cleaning procedures as instructed.
• Provide hard-floor care and various levels of carpet care.
• Provide moving services throughout the University.
• Collect, store, and dispose of waste generated within the University each day.
• Follow Rowan-Virtua SOM’s Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest Policy.
• Provide good customer service and cultivate and maintain rapport with customers.
• Perform functional setups as requested.
• Perform grounds-cleaning and snow-removal tasks.
• Operate University vehicles and vehicular equipment.
• Maintain a clean uniform appearance.
• Perform a final check and cleanup at the end of the shift.
• Interact respectfully and considerately with people of all ages in a diverse, multicultural environment.
• Comply with applicable attendance policies and Environmental Services Department requirements.
• Perform job-related duties effectively in team settings.
• Maintain a valid driving license.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive New Jersey State health benefits.
• Dental benefits.
• Retirement benefits.
• Extensive accrued time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement for the employee, spouse, and dependents to attend Rowan University; reimbursement for spouses and dependents applies to undergraduate degrees only.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed