EVS Utility Specialist

North Fork Mono Casino & Resort•Notarb, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The EVS Utility Specialist performs heavy-duty environmental services throughout the casino, including high-area cleaning, carpet and hard-floor maintenance, and safe operation of powered cleaning and waste-handling equipment. The role collects, sorts, compacts, and transports casino waste and recyclables; maintains compactors and related equipment; follows safety procedures; and provides professional customer service to guests and team members. Work is performed under general supervision and established guidelines, using good judgment. The specialist follows daily assignments from the EVS Supervisor, responds to radio calls and service requests, and helps create a welcoming environment. The position reports directly to the EVS Supervisor. Work is performed on site at the casino in Madera, California, primarily indoors throughout public areas, restrooms, offices, and back-of-house zones. Occasional access to storage areas, loading docks, or mechanical spaces may be required. The work involves frequent interaction with guests, team members, and other departments, as well as exposure to cleaning chemicals, second-hand smoke, noise, and varying temperatures. Qualified Native American applicants will be given preference over non-Native American applicants when they meet the minimum qualifications. Job duties may be changed, expanded, reduced, or delegated by Management to meet business needs.

Requirements

Ability to follow directions, complete tasks thoroughly, and work independently or as part of a team.
Ability to operate heavy equipment, including golf carts, ride-on or walk-behind scrubbers, buffers, ride-on or walk-behind extractors, and lifts.
Familiarity with standard heavy-lifting procedures, equipment, and safe chemical handling.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining a clean, safe environment.
Clear and courteous communication skills when interacting with guests and team members.
Ability to remain flexible and responsive to changing priorities or emergency requests.
Willingness to work variable shifts, including weekends and holidays, as needed.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Gaming License from the Tribal Gaming Commission, including passing a background investigation.
Must possess a valid California driver's license and be insurable.
Must be able to walk, stand, bend, stoop, reach, and kneel; regularly lift or move up to 70 pounds and push or pull up to 500 pounds.
Must have the manual dexterity and physical ability to operate heavy equipment and perform job-related tasks.
Must be able to work on their feet for extended periods and perform repetitive physical movements.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Prior custodial, housekeeping, or environmental services experience preferred.
Six months of experience with heavy equipment, such as ride-on or walk-behind scrubbers, buffers, extractors, and lifts, preferred.

Responsibilities

Practice, support, and promote North Fork Mono Casino's culture and demonstrate exemplary Service Standards.
Perform high-area cleaning using ladders, rolling platforms, scissor lifts, or aerial work platforms, including dusting, wiping, and debris removal.
Clean, strip, buff, and maintain carpets and hard-surface floors using powered cleaning equipment.
Collect, sort, and safely transport waste and recyclables throughout the property.
Operate waste-handling and heavy-duty equipment, including compactors, balers, roll-off containers, dumpsters, powered carts, and haulage cart vehicles, in accordance with training and policy.
Load, compact, and stage waste and recyclables for disposal or recycling; monitor compactor levels and arrange load removal as required.
Perform daily and preventive maintenance on compactors, lifts, and cleaning equipment; report defects and arrange repairs.
Keep compactor rooms, trash chutes, and related facilities clean, safe, and sanitary.
Follow safety and regulatory procedures, including PPE, lockout/tagout, confined-space awareness, and proper lifting techniques.
Respond promptly and courteously to guest and team member requests and incidents involving waste or hazardous spills; escalate when appropriate.
Maintain accurate logs and paperwork for equipment use, maintenance, and waste and recycling loads.
Support EVS and facilities teams during events, deep-cleaning projects, or emergencies.
Use high-pressure washers and approved cleaning chemicals according to manufacturer instructions.
Replace supplies, including liners, gloves, and chemicals.
Respond promptly to service calls or support requests from supervisors or other departments.
Respond immediately to biohazard service calls when called upon.
Report unsafe conditions, spills, damage, or needed repairs.
Complete daily work assignments safely, thoroughly, and efficiently.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.