Environmental Specialist, Lead

Company: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Location: Troy
Posted on: March 13, 2023

Job Description:

Environmental Specialist, Lead
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Work type: Full Time
Location: Troy, NY
Categories: Staff, Trades, Service, and Maintenance
Who we are
Why Rensselaer? Our dynamic global community of changemakers includes some of the world's leading researchers, students, alumni, and faculty who ask the important questions and devise the scientific and technological innovations that make the world a better place for all of humanity. Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, Rensselaer is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, and one of the world's fastest supercomputers.
Are you ready to change the world? Apply now!
Job Summary
The Environmental Specialist, Lead performs the duties of an Environmental Specialist, Sr. and assists supervisor with the planning and scheduling of the Institute's standards for cleanliness in assigned areas, including residence halls, apartments, academic buildings, classrooms, athletic/recreational facilities, offices, and common areas. Serve as team leader for crew of assigned staff. Works in concert with other leads to support all campus wide events. Act on behalf of the Supervisor during his/her absence.
Minimum Qualifications

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  Three years of institutional/commercial cleaning or related experience including operation of various types of professional cleaning equipment
  
  
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  Valid US driver's license
  
  
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  Applicants must meet stated minimum education and experience requirements.
  
  
  Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  
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    Ability to read, write, and perform basic arithmetic
    
    
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    Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in English
    
    
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    Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
    
    
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    Good communication and customer service skills
    
    
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    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
    
    
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    Demonstrated proficiency in operating job specific equipment, and sanitizing dispensing units
    
    
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    Ability to provide direction and decisions for other team members
    
    
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    Basic computer skills including Microsoft & job specific software (CMMS)
    
    
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    Demonstrated ability to train others and lead projects
    
    
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    Must have the ability to work flexible hours which may include, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays
    
    
    Shift
    Business Hours: Monday - Friday
    Travel
    Local travel between campus locations only
    Driving
    Incidental driving possible, but not required
    Application instructions
    Follow the on-screen prompts to create an application. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter
    If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact careers@rpi.edu
    Job Posted Date
    Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
    COVID-19 Pandemic Protocols
    Rensselaer welcomes undergraduate and graduate students to campus for an in-person academic experience. To support this experience, all faculty and staff are expected to work primarily onsite.
    Rensselaer requires all faculty and staff to be vaccinated (and boosted when eligible) against COVID-19. Requests for exemptions for medical or religious reasons will be evaluated on a case by case basis.
    We welcome candidates who will bring diverse cultural, ethnic, national and international perspectives to Rensselaer's work and campus communities.
    Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity, Race/Gender/Veterans/Disability Employer.
    Advertised: 23 Feb 2023 Eastern Standard Time
    Applications close:
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