Environmental Services Worker

Position Details

Position Information


Recruitment/Posting Title
Environmental Services Worker


Job Category
Staff & Executive - Facilities/Environmental/Maintenance


Department
Environmental Services NB


Overview


The Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O) employs a workforce of approximately 2,700 staff, represented by 15 collective negotiations agreements, and is responsible for institutional strategic initiatives and operations, which encompasses an expansive range of comprehensive service and business 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 performs various tasks to maintain a clean, safe, sanitary, and attractive environment.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• 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.

FLSA
Nonexempt


Grade
110


Salary Details

Minimum Salary
16.720


Mid Range Salary
17.220


Maximum Salary
17.740


Offer Information


The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits


Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• 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


Daily Work Shift
Day


Work Arrangement

Union Description
Teamsters 97


Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft


Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month


Position Pension Eligibility
PERS

Qualifications


Minimum Education and Experience

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

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in institutional environmental services is preferred.
• Valid driver's license is preferred.

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands: The person in this position must be physically active. Position requires climbing or balance, taste or smell less than 1/3 of the time; stand, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear up to 2/3 of the time; walking 2/3 of the time; reaching with hands and arms over 2/3 of the time. Position requires lifting up to ten (10) pounds over 2/3 of the time, lifting or exerting force of 25 pounds up to 2/3 of the time, lifting or exerting force of 50 or more pounds under 1/3 of the time. Position requires Close vision, Distance vision, Color vision and Depth Perception. Ability to hear pager alerts, overhead pager radio messages.

Work Environment : Up to 2/3 of the time, the position requires exposure to wet or humid conditions (non-weather), exposure to bloodborne pathogens that requires the use of Personal Protective Equipment, exposure to dust, fumes or airborne particles, and exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals that require the use of Personal Protective Equipment, exposure to outdoor weather conditions. Less than 1/3 of the time the position requires exposure to risk of electrical shock, exposure to risk of radiation, exposure to hazardous waste. The position requires work near moving mechanical parts up to 2/3 of the time, work in precarious places less than 1/3 of the time. The typical amounts of noise for the position are moderate to loud noise.

Special Conditions

Posting Details


Posting Number
26ST0057


Posting Open Date
01/13/2026


Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus
Rutgers University-New Brunswick


Home Location Campus
Piscataway (RBHS)


City
New Brunswick


State
NJ


Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings


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

Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement


It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their 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, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: