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Environmental Services Worker

Rutgers University
United States, New Jersey, Newark
Sep 11, 2024
Position Details

Position Information


Recruitment/Posting Title Environmental Services Worker
Job Category Staff & Executive - Facilities/Environmental/Maintenance
Department IPO-Envir. Services-Newark
Overview
The Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O) employs a workforce of approximately 2,700 staff, represented by 15 collective negotiations agreements, and is responsible for institutional strategic initiatives and operations, which encompasses an expansive range of comprehensive service and business operations across the State of New Jersey. These include planning and construction, facilities, public safety and emergency operations, environmental health and safety, transportation, housing, and auxiliary/retail operations.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking an Environmental Services Worker for the Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O). The primary purpose of the Environmental Services Worker position is to performs various tasks to maintain a clean, safe, sanitary, and attractive environment in Rutgers Biomedical and Health Services.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

  • Performs proper cleaning to insure cleanliness of the assigned areas.
  • Performs routine/general cleaning to prevent the spread of infection and keep 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 wastes generated within the University.
  • Performs functional set ups as per request.
  • 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.
  • Understands and adheres to Rutgers' compliance standards as they appear in RBHS' Corporate Compliance Policy, Corporate Integrity Agreement, Code of Conduct, Conflict of Interest Policy, and HIPAA.
  • Interacts with persons of all ages in a diverse, multicultural environment with respect and consideration.
  • Complies with the attendance policies of Rutgers and the Environmental Services Department in order to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned

Position Status Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA Nonexempt
Grade 110
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary 30409.60
Annual Mid Range Salary 31449.60
Annual Maximum Salary 32385.60
Standard Hours 40.00
Union Description Teamsters 97
Payroll Designation PeopleSoft
Benefits
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility PERS
Qualifications


Minimum Education and Experience
  • Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to carry out the duties of the position.
Certifications/Licenses

  • Valid Driver's License


Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience in institutional housekeeping is preferred.


Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Physical Demands: Up to 2/3 of the time, the position requires exposure to wet or humid conditions (non-weather), exposure to bloodborne pathogens that requires the use of Personal Protective Equipment, exposure to dust, fumes or airborne particles, and exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals that require the use of Personal Protective Equipment, exposure to outdoor weather conditions. Less than 1/3 of the time the position requires exposure to risk of electrical shock, exposure to risk of radiation, exposure to hazardous waste. The position requires work near moving mechanical parts up to 2/3 of the time, work in precarious places less than 1/3 of the time. The typical amounts of noise for the position are moderate to loud noise.

Work Environment:Position requires climbing or balance, taste, or smell less than 1/3 of the time: stand, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear up to 2/3 of the time; walking 2/3 of the time; reaching with hands and arms over 2/3 of the time. Position requires lifting up to10 pounds over 2/3 of the time, lifting or exerting force of 25 pounds up the 2/3 of the time, lifting or exerting force of 50 or more pounds under 1/3 of the time.
Position requires Close vision, Distance vision, Color vision and Depth Perception
Special Conditions

  • Multiple Vacancies
  • Clean Driving Record

Posting Details


Posting Number 24ST2178
Posting Open Date 09/10/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus Newark (RBHS)
City Newark
State NJ
Location Details
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.


Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.



Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement


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