Cleaner Environmental Specialist

Who we are

Why Rensselaer On a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is home tofive schools 32 research centers three makerspaces an observatory one of the worlds fastest supercomputers and the IBM Quantum System One - the first university-based quantum computer in the world.

With top notch employee health and retirement benefits Rensselaer offers its full-time employees a generous paid time off program tuition remission and opportunities for career growth.

Job Summary

The Environmental Specialist will maintain Institute standards of cleanliness in assigned areas to include but not limited to residence halls apartments academic buildings classrooms athletic/recreational facilities offices and service areas.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated stable work history

Preferred Qualifications

• High School/Equivalent prior commercial cleaning experience

Minimum Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read write and perform basic arithmetic
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in English
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Ability to comply with standing instructions provided by operating manuals material safety data sheets safety rules and regulations for personal protection and safety regarding equipment and chemical usage.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment and sanitizing dispensing units.
• Must have the ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings nights weekends and holidays.
• Basic knowledge of computers

Preferred Knowledge Skill and Abilities

Commercial Cleaning experience

Shift

Environmental Services:Starting time is 6:00am and ending time is 2:30pm

Travel

Driving

No driving: Must have reliable transportation

Attendance Requirement: Must be able to reliably report to the assigned work location for all scheduled shifts and maintain regular attendance including during periods of inclement weather subject to Institute operating schedules and emergency closure policies.

Salary Range/Rate

Expected hiring range: $16.00 An additional $0.20 per hour will be paid for each year of documented and related experience as approved by the hiring team up to $17.00 per hour

Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidates salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget internal equity and the final candidates qualifications experience education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaers good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.

Application instructions

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Applications will be accepted ongoing year round

Total Compensation and Benefits Information

Rensselaers Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth a comprehensive and affordable benefits package and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Rensselaer is recognized locally and nationally for the depth and breadth of its compensation and benefits goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information please visitBenefits Human Resources ().