Environmental Service Technician

Schedule: 

Monday-Friday: 7am - 3:30pm

SUMMARY

Cleans buildings and perform specialized duties as described below.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned within classification.

1. Comply with health and safety directives to include the use and/or wearing of protective materials and devices
2. Sweeping, dry/wet mopping, vacuuming floors and stairwells
3. Vacuuming and spot cleaning carpets perform minor preventative care on vacuums (belt replacement and beater bar maintenance) may require use of hand tools
4. Floor stripping, waxing, buffing and spray buffing
5. Spotting, extracting and shampooing of carpet
6. Dusting and cleaning walls
7. High and low dusting with appropriate tools
8. Dusting and cleaning furniture
9. Cleaning windows, mirrors, and glass surfaces
10. Cleaning restrooms, which include all surfaces and restroom fixtures, replenishment of paper products
11. Cleaning and emptying trash and recycling receptacles into trash liners and transporting trash and recycling to designated pick up areas in and around assigned buildings
12. Cleaning chalkboards and trays, replenishment of erasers and chalk
13. Emptying and cleaning of ashtrays in public areas
14. Removal of snow, trash and debris within 10 feet of all outside entrances; extensive snow removal is required if approved as member of the snow removal team
15. Disconnection or turning off of electric appliances and lighting when not in use
16. Replacing interior light bulbs in floor, table and other fixtures excluding ceiling mounted devices
17. Cleaning of light fixtures, lens covers and vents as required may require use of hand tools
18. Maintain the uniformity of furniture within the classroom
19. Reporting missing furnishings in public areas to the Supervisor
20. Submit service requests required to cover property repair or maintenance
21. Submit lists of needed supplies to the Supervisor in a timely manner
22. Moving classroom and residence hall furnishings and other property within assigned work areas and operates assigned vehicle when required to transport to another location
23. Set up and break down areas for special events as assigned may require use of hand tools
24. Assemble/disassemble residence hall furnishings as assigned may require use of hand tools
25. Recommend improvements in work efficiency
26. May be required to climb ladders, scaffolding and operate lifts for cleaning assignments
27. Clean stoves, microwaves, refrigerators, and dishes and the making of beds as assigned during summer months
28.  Make first attempt to free clogged drains
29. Set up of small staging that does not require leveling or bracing
30. Maintain an interest in learning new ideas
31. Ability to speak and listen effectively and respectfully with supervisors, customers, and employees of the College
32. Establish and maintain a high level of customer service 
33. Maintain an appropriate image and dress

When assigned as pool custodian, the following additional essential duties and responsibilities will include: 

1. Maintain swimming pool water in compliance with NYS Department of Health standards
2. Maintain and submit required logs and records
3. Maintain the pool, pool compartment, locker and shower rooms, filter compartment, and pool storage rooms in a safe, neat and sanitary condition
4. Back flush pool filter system as required
5. Skim, vacuum and clean pool as required
6. Be capable of passing all necessary government tests, certifications and licensing examinations
7. Perform other custodial duties as appropriate

When assigned to recycling duties, the following additional essential duties and responsibilities will be included:

1. Drive college vehicle for the purpose of collecting recyclable materials
2. Separate recyclable material as required
3. Deliver recyclable materials to designated recycling centers
4. Perform other custodial duties as assigned

When assigned to hazardous waste duties, the following additional essential duties and responsibilities will be included:

1. Primary responder to hazardous waste spills
2. Ensure proper information is on label attached to containers
3. Removes, with proper handling, hazardous materials and medical waste from buildings and delivers to main accumulation area in a timely manner outlined under state and federal guidelines
4. Assists Supervisor in maintaining logs and documentation in regard to inspection of main accumulation area
5. Attends annual training on hazardous waste
6. Attends annual training to maintain certification
7. Performs weekly insp