Rutgers University is hiring: Environmental Services Worker in Piscataway Townsh

Overview

The Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O) employs a workforce of approximately 2,700 staff, represented by 15 collective negotiation agreements, and is responsible for institutional strategic initiatives and 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 perform various tasks to maintain a clean, safe, sanitary, and attractive environment in Rutgers Biomedical and Health Services.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Salary Details

• Minimum Salary: $16.20 per hour
• Mid Range Salary: $16.72 per hour
• Maximum Salary: $17.22 per hour

Benefits

• 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 (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status

Full Time

Working Hours

Standard Hours: 40.00 hours per week

Qualifications

• Minimum: Ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to carry out the duties of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in institutional environmental services.
• Valid driver’s license.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands: The person in this position must be physically active. Requires climbing, balancing, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, walking, reaching with hands and arms, lifting up to ten (10) pounds regularly, exerting force of 25 pounds occasionally, and 50 or more pounds less frequently. Requires close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception. Ability to hear pager alerts and overhead pager radio messages.

Work Environment: Up to two‑thirds of the time, the position requires exposure to wet or humid conditions, bloodborne pathogens (requiring PPE), dust, fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals (requiring PPE), and outdoor weather conditions. Less than one‑third of the time, exposure to electrical shock, radiation, hazardous waste. Work near moving mechanical parts, work in precarious places. Moderate to loud noise.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of 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, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other category protected by law. For additional information, see the Non‑Discrimination Statement at http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement.

Supplemental Questions

• Do you have the ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to carry out the duties of the position?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Additional Information

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre‑employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements: If employment commences during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require proof of vaccination against Seasonal Influenza unless a medical or religious exemption is granted.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation with regard to your access to and/or your participation in the application and selection processes, please call 848‑932‑3973 or email us.

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