Environmental Science Jobs in Augusta, GA (NOW HIRING)

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About Us
Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other.
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Location
Augusta University -
Our Health Sciences Campus:
1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
Our Summerville Campus:
2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904
College/Department Information
Providing the highest level of quality service in a responsive and efficient manner to the entire university community while creating and caring for a physical environment in which those who seek knowledge, enlightenment and well-being enjoy successful, productive, and fulfilled lives. Facilities Services Division provides quality customer service by maintaining a safe, healthy, and aesthetically pleasing environment in which students, faculty, and staff can function and accomplish their educational objectives and by supporting a patient care culture that continuously improves. Facilities Services' responsibilities include Interior and Exterior Facilities Support, Construction, Space Management, and Environmental Services.
Job Summary
The Environmental Services Technician (EVS) is responsible for executing the daily duties required to establish and maintain a safe, clean, hygienic, and aesthetically pleasing learning, research and care environment. While executing the assigned tasks, the EVS Technician will have contact with faculty, staff, students and campus visitors. Responsible for ensuring the basic principles of cleanliness, environmental hygiene and infection prevention are followed in completion of daily task. The environmental services technician, in accordance with organizational standards of quality, is an essential contributor to the learning, research and clinical environments by providing cleaning, disinfection and infection prevention services.
Responsibilities
The job duties include, but are not limited to:
FLOOR CLEANING: Cleans, disinfects and/or vacuums all common area floors according to established schedule or as otherwise directed by supervisor. Ensures floors are free of spills, stains and spots. Shampoo carpets as assigned, buffs, strips and refinish tile floors as directed by supervisor.
COMMON AREA CLEANING: Thoroughly cleans lobbies and public rest rooms daily, i.e., vacuums carpeted areas, sweeps/mops tile floors, and buffs. Trash container exteriors cleaned weekly and trash removed daily. Cleans glass in lobbies and entrance ways daily and spot cleans as needed.
GENERAL CLEANING: Spot cleans offices, vacuums carpeted areas, empty trash daily, dust, spot clean windows, blinds, sills etc. Thoroughly cleans conference rooms and lounges daily i,e., vacuums carpeted areas, sweeps/ mops tile floors and buffs according to schedule. Trash container exteriors cleaned as directed by supervisor and trash removed daily. Thoroughly cleans lobbies and public rest rooms daily, i.e., vacuums carpeted areas, sweeps/mops tile floors, and buffs. Trash container exteriors cleaned weekly and trash removed daily. Cleans glass in lobbies and entrance ways daily and spot cleans as needed.
POLICIES: Follows established policies and procedures. Follows dress code and attendance policies.
EQUIPMENT USE: Use and maintain assigned equipment. Observes condition, reports to supervisor, and cleans equipment after each use.
EVENT SUPPORT: Assist in Event Setup and breakdown and other EVS related duties assigned.
RESTROOM CLEANING: Ensures rest rooms are thoroughly cleaned, disinfects fixtures such as toilets, sinks and high touch points and mirrors cleaned, dispensers cleaned and stocked with paper products and soap and are free of dust, debris, and spills.
LAB CLEANING: Cleans and disinfects lab floors and remove trash per established schedules. Ensures bio-hazardous waste containers are removed when 3/4 full and replaced in assigned areas. Removes red liners from trace carts in assigned areas and disinfects trace carts as required.
OTHER DUTIES: Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED equivalent from a recognized State or Federal accrediting organization OR One year of experience in a similar position in a commercial, hospital, or industrial environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Industrial/commercial cleaning experience
Valid State Driver's License
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
KNOWLEDGE
Solid work history
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Excellent customer service and verbal communication skills
ABILITIES
Ability to work well in a team environment
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to perform to established standards
Ability to prioritize work to provide a clean environment and promote patient, staff and visitor safety
Ability to follow oral instructions and written procedures
Shift/Salary/Benefits
Shift: Days-M-F (Several Positions Available)
Pay Band: 1
Salary: Minimum $15.00/hr
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position
Recruitment Period: Until Filled
Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.
Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!
Conditions of Employment
All candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during the course of their employment and beyond.
Other Information
This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."
Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply
Consider applying with us today!
https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/
Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university
Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee
If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365.