POSITION: Environmental Services Associate
REPORTS TO: Facilities and Maintenance Manager
STATUS: Full-Time Hourly

OVERVIEW: The Environmental Services Associate will be responsible for the overall cleanliness and sanitation of the Center for Woman and Families, Men’s Service Center, Administrative Building and campus grounds under the general guidance of the Environmental Services Supervisor. The position of Environmental Services Associate requires a high degree of professionalism, adaptability, commitment and leadership ability in order to effectively uphold Coalition values and maintain an environment of dignity, respect and cooperation.

QUALIFICATIONS: The Environmental Services Associate should possess at least a high school diploma or GED and have working knowledge of commercial environmental services. They should give evidence of possessing the following skills either through previous training and/or previous employment:

Time management, planning and organization.
Interpersonal communication skills and ability to engage guests in participating with facility cleaning.
Ability to follow directions.
Abilities in the areas of basic critical thinking and problem solving.
Knowledge of blood-borne pathogens, communicable diseases and Hazardous Materials handling procedures.
Understanding of OSHA standards regarding Safe Work Environment [slips, trips and falls]
Ability to lift supplies and equipment on a continual basis.
Ability to stand, stretch, crouch, squat and bend for long periods of time.
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule based upon agency needs.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

Responsible for cleaning and/or sanitizing facility bathrooms and common areas.
Responsible for exterior campus cleaning such as parking lot, litter pick up and landscaping maintenance.
Work cooperatively with guests to accomplish daily cleaning assignments.
Assist Coalition Guests by providing cleaning supplies, equipment and needed materials.
Educate guests on proper cleaning and sanitation techniques as needed.
Maintain cleaning supplies at stations throughout the property.
Maintain supply inventory
Complete assigned tasks daily as outlined by immediate supervisor.
Sign daily records of community service hours performed by guests; for the purposes of Court Ordered Community Service as well as Shelter Guest Guidelines.
Perform radio checks and maintain radio communication at all times while on duty.
Obey all safety rules during the course of duty. Employ safe practices when using chemicals, ladders or other possible hazards.
Report any safety, security and facility concerns to appropriate staff and document if warranted.
Provide assistance to guests and other staff as directed by immediate supervisor.
Other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
The Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Coalition does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.”

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