Environmental Service Technician

Seeking applicants for the Environmental Services Technician position. Under the direction of the Manager of Environmental Services and the Environmental Services Technician Team Leader, the EVS Technician is responsible for maintaining the college and ancillary buildings in a sanitary, attractive, and safe environment. The work area may include offices, hallways, classrooms, laboratories, stairs, stairwells, elevators, floors, locker rooms, athletic facilities, walls and restroom facilities. The EVS Technician uses wet mops, dust mops, cleaning cloths, buckets, dusters, vacuums, hand trucks, buffers, burnishers, extractors, automatic power scrubbers, desk and refrigerator dollies and related, approved cleaning chemicals.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs multiple cleaning procedures on a daily basis for assigned work area including trash removal, dusting, disinfecting, dry mopping, bathroom cleaning, and wet mopping according to sanitation guidelines.
• Removes transports and disposes of trash and infectious waste on a daily basis.
• Refills and replenishes soap, toilet paper, and paper towel as needed.
• Completes window, wall and window blind cleaning on a regular basis.
• Stocks supply cart with approved supplies for work areas.
• Maintains equipment in clean, safe, and orderly condition. Reports any broken, missing and/or faulty equipment or materials to Manager or Team Leader.
• Occasionally moves furniture to clean and replaces in the proper location.
• Occasionally assists with buildings and grounds maintenance projects.
• Occasionally assists with furniture movement for special events.
• Attends monthly staff meetings and participates in departmental in-service and training programs.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and adheres to all standards, policies, and procedures.
• Maintains good communication and establishes and maintains positive working relationships with employees, students, and the public.
• Works occasional weekends and holidays.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education, Experience, and Licensure

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Two years of experience working in a similar position required.
• Exceptional commitment to customer service and teamwork
• Excellent time management skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to understand written and verbal instructions
• Ability to share knowledge with and train student workers or train co-workers.
• Ability to work independently and under minimal supervision

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About Carthage

Located on the shore of Lake Michigan in the thriving Chicago-Milwaukee corridor, Carthage College blends the best liberal arts traditions with desirable degree programs, transformative learning opportunities, and personal attention from dedicated faculty and staff. Our beautiful campus, an 80-acre arboretum with stunning lake views, is home to 2,600 undergraduate students and 200 graduate students. Founded in 1847, Carthage is consistently named a Best Midwestern College by The Princeton Review and a Most Innovative School by U.S. News & World Report. All Carthage employees play a vital part in the success of our students, as we work together to create an environment where all can achieve their true potential. Grow with Carthage. Carthage College is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse community. We welcome applications from a broad spectrum of people, including members of ethnic minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

This position requires a background screening