Environmental Service Worker

Position Details
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Environmental Service Worker
Job Category
Staff & Executive - Facilities/Environmental/Maintenance
Department
IPO-Envir. Services-New Bruns.
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 is to perform various tasks to maintain a clean, safe, sanitary an attractive environment.
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.

FLSA NonexemptGrade
110
Salary Details
Minimum Salary
16.220
Mid Range Salary
16.720
Maximum Salary
17.220
Offer Information
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Benefits
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discounts programs

For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: .Position Status Full Time
Working Hours (per week)
Standard Hours
40.00
Daily Work Shift
Evening
Work Arrangement
Union Description
Teamsters 97
Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft
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/LicensesRequired Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesPreferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in institutional environmental services is preferred. Valid driver's license is preferred.

Equipment UtilizedPhysical Demands and Work Environment
Physical Demands: The person in this position must be physically active. 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 to ten (10) pounds over 2/3 of the time, lifting or exerting force of 25 pounds up to 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. Ability to hear pager alerts, overhead pager radio messages.
Work Environment: 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.
Special Conditions
Posting Details
Posting Number
25ST0938
Posting Open Date
04/29/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus
Rutgers University - New Brunswick
City
New Brunswick
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.

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