Senior Environmental Services Worker, Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine (Stratford, NJ)
About The Position
The primary purpose of the Environmental Services Worker position is to perform various tasks to maintain a clean, safe, sanitary and attractive environment in the Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine (SOM). This role involves routine and general cleaning, infection control procedures, floor and carpet care, moving services, waste management, grounds cleaning, and snow removal. The Senior Environmental Services Worker also operates University vehicles and equipment, maintains a professional appearance, performs end-of-shift clean-up, and works collaboratively in team settings. They are expected to recognize and acknowledge problems, maintain good communication, assist with worker training, and act in a lead role when the supervisor is absent to ensure task completion. Prompt reporting of deficiencies and a positive attitude are also essential.
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 is required
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in institutional environmental services is preferred
Responsibilities
- Performs proper cleaning to insure cleanliness of the assigned areas.
- Performs routine and general cleaning to prevent the spread of infection and keeps areas orderly and attractive.
- Performs isolation cleaning procedures as instructed in order to prohibit the spread of infection.
- Performs hard floor care and various levels of carpet care.
- Renders moving services throughout the University.
- Performs daily collection, storage and disposal of various waste generated within the University.
- Performs various grounds cleaning tasks.
- Performs snow removal tasks.
- Operates University vehicles and vehicular equipment.
- Presents a clean uniform appearance.
- Performs final check and clean up at end of shift.
- Maintains workflow in team settings with assigned workers.
- Recognizes and acknowledges problems and maintains good communications among workers.
- Assists supervisor with training of workers.
- Operates in a lead role when supervisor is absent to ensure completion of shift work and projects.
- Promptly reports deficiencies within the department and University.
- Presents a positive attitude toward workers and customers.
- Understands and adheres to Rowan-Virtua SOM’s compliance standards as they appear in Rowan-Virtua SOM's Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
- Performs functional set ups according to request.
- Interacts with persons of all ages in a diverse, multicultural environment with respect and consideration.
- Complies with legacy attendance policies of UMDNJ and the Environmental Services Department in order to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.
- Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive NJ State health, dental and retirement benefits
- Extensive accrued time off/paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement for employee, spouse, and dependents to attend Rowan University, Glassboro (undergraduate degrees only for spouse and dependents)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
