Environmental Specialist, Lead (Internal Only)

RPI Jobs•Troy, NY

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Specialist, Lead performs the duties of an Environmental Specialist, Sr. and assists supervisor with the planning and scheduling of the Institute's standards for cleanliness in assigned areas, including residence halls, apartments, academic buildings, classrooms, athletic/recreational facilities, offices, and common areas. Serve as team leader for crew of assigned staff. Works in concert with other leads to support all campus wide events. Act on behalf of the Supervisor during his/her absence.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (or in progress)
Valid U.S. driver’s license
Three or more years of institutional or commercial cleaning experience, including operation of professional cleaning equipment
Ability to read, write, and perform basic arithmetic
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in English
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
Strong communication and customer service skills
Ability to comply with operating manuals, material safety data sheets (MSDS), safety rules, and regulations regarding equipment and chemical usage
Proficiency in operating job-specific equipment and sanitizing dispensing units
Ability to provide guidance and make decisions for other team members
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and job-specific software (e.g., CMMS)
Demonstrated ability to train others and lead projects

Nice To Haves

Experience in a float position internally preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinate a campus-wide cleaning and maintenance program as directed by the Supervisor.
Organize routine and non-routine duties of assigned environmental specialist staff.
Distribute work assignments fairly based on staff qualifications.
Adjust work priorities as needed to account for weather, special events, projects, and staffing changes.
Schedule, coordinate, assist, and administer non-routine and project work as directed by the Supervisor, including performing duties of the senior environmental specialist.
Collaborate with the Supervisor to coordinate solid waste, hazardous waste, and recycling pickups, and perform other assigned tasks.
Stay informed of scheduled events in assigned areas.
Identify event needs, such as staffing requirements, additional cleaning, and room setup.
Work with Department leadership to administer an effective staff development, mentoring, and ongoing training program. Focus areas include safety policies, divisional standard operating procedures, equipment use and maintenance, and cleaning techniques and applications.
Communicate unit activities to the Supervisor, including regular assessments of all areas.
Keep the Supervisor informed of staff issues, cleaning schedules, project status, equipment malfunctions, damage to assigned areas, repair needs, and provide input for annual performance evaluations.
Report vandalism or theft of Institute property immediately to the Supervisor or Public Safety.
Coordinate campus emergencies, including the Snow and Ice Response Plan in assigned areas.
Conduct regular assessments to ensure campus safety and accessibility.
Perform snow removal duties such as shoveling, salting, chopping ice, and operating snow blowers.
Be available for night and weekend call-ins for snow removal operations.
Monitor staff adherence to established divisional SOPs, safety policies, and standard practices.
Notify the Supervisor immediately of any infractions.
Follow operating instructions, safety rules, and regulations for personal protection.
Wear appropriate PPE for tasks.
Safely clean bodily fluids or other hazardous materials according to proper safety procedures.