Environmental Services Technician (Full Time)

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Environmental Services Technician, under the direction and supervision of the Housekeeping Manager, supports the housekeeping staff by performing routine and non-routine tasks such as trash removal, washing windows, cleaning common areas, cleaning carpets, and stripping and waxing floors.

PAY

Pay rate for this position starts at $15.50/hr. and is commensurate with experience.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Removes trash from main collection points and hauls it to the dumpsters; tears down cardboard boxes for disposal
• Cleans trash rooms and utility rooms and other public spaces such as restrooms and kitchens; vacuums and washes floors; cleans sinks and countertops; wet mops floors; completes side duties according to check sheets
• Supports the preventative maintenance cleaning programs with cleaning of carpets, stripping and waxing floors; cleans licensed areas carpeting immediately if soiled with bodily fluids in both resident rooms and public spaces
• Assists housekeeping staff with moving furniture or cleaning out vacated units; assists Facilities team with various tasks as needed
• Cleans and maintains environmental services equipment; reports damaged or unsafe equipment to the Lead or Housekeeping Manager
• Performs all work in a safe manner, reporting safety hazards immediately; uses and stores all cleaning chemicals properly; displays wet floor signs at all times when wet mopping and removes wet floor signs after floor has dried
• Is knowledgeable of emergency procedures and reports emergencies to Security as necessary
• Maintains positive interaction with residents, guests, and other employees
• Complies with all Williamsburg Landing policies and procedures including those addressing attendance, standards of conduct, dress, safety, and personal hygiene
• Keeps uniform clean and neat; maintains infection control standards including proper hand washing, and use of hair nets and gloves
• Performs other duties as assigned 
• Position is required to perform tasks in a pet-friendly environment

QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing; prior work experience in a similar environmental services environment is preferred; valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver’s license 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to be pleasant, tactful, and courteous with residents; willingness to perform repetitive daily tasks; ability to lift and carry a minimum of 75 pounds; ability to climb steps ladders and reach overhead; ability to stoop, kneel, lean over, and climb stairs frequently throughout the work day; must possess exhibited initiative and good judgment; ability to use floor scrubbing, stripping and waxing equipment as well as carpet extracting equipment and supplies in a safe manner; Ability to work some weekend and holiday shifts; Ability to perform housekeeping duties in a pet friendly environment and understanding pet needs and behaviors, including cleaning households and common spaces where pets are present.

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