Environmental Services Worker

Rowan University • 201 Mullica Hill Road • Glassboro, New Jersey 08028 • View phone number on click.appcast.io Welcome to Rowan University’s Career Site A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to more than 25,000 students. The fastest-growing public research institution in the Northeast and among the country’s top 10 fastest-growing, Rowan offers a thriving multidisciplinary environment with a strong emphasis on practical research in health care, engineering, science and business, while ensuring excellence in undergraduate education. Nationally recognized for innovation, high-quality, affordable education and public-private partnerships, Rowan is one of two universities in the U.S. to offer M.D., D.O. and D.V.M. degree programs. For more information on Rowan University, click here . All positions are contingent upon budget appropriations. Rowan Employee Benefits Rowan University offers a comprehensive benefits package to its staff and faculty members* including health, prescription, and dental coverage, vision reimbursement, a variety of investment options including mandatory pension programs and voluntary retirement savings opportunities, tuition benefits and scholarships, and paid time off. For more information on available benefits at Rowan, please visit the Benefits website . Benefits available to employees of the Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine can be viewed here . *Available benefits are dependent upon employee class and union affiliation. Environmental Services Worker Apply now Job no: 501794 Work type: Regular Full-Time Location: Sewell, New Jersey Categories: Facilities - Maintenance, Professional

SUMMARY:

The primary purpose of the Environmental Services Worker position is to perform various tasks to maintain a clean, safe, sanitary and attractive environment in the Rowan University. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.Other duties may be assigned. Performs proper cleaning to insure cleanliness of the assigned areas. Performs routine and general cleaning to prevent the spread of infection and keeps 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 waste generated within the University. Understands and adheres to Rowan-Virtua SOM’s compliance standards as they appear in Rowan-Virtua SOM's Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy. Exhibit good customer service skills by cultivating and maintaining report with customers. Performs functional set ups according to 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. Interacts with persons of all ages in a diverse, multicultural environment with respect and consideration. Complies with all applicable attendance policies and the Environmental Services Department in order to fulfill the responsibilities of the position. Performs job related duties effectively in team settings. Maintain valid driving license. Performs other related duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to carry out the duties of the position Prior experience in institutional environmental services is preferred. Valid New Jersey driver’s license is required. Keep copies of the ADA Physical Demands and Work Environment Documentation Check Off Lists in your files. Position is considered to be Essential Personnel.

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 fifty (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.

WORK SHIFT:

This position will be assigned one of several available shift assignments. Assigned shift and continued availability of same are subject to change to meet the operational needs of the department. In addition to regularly scheduled work shifts, the successful candidate must possess the ability to workdays, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime hours when required.

SALARY/BENEFIT INFORMATION:

The starting rate is $18.59 per hour (Probationary Rate). After completion of a six-month probationary period, the employee's pay will increase to the Job Rate of $19.24 . Depending on experience, candidate may be hired at the "Job Rate" to start. For eligible employees, benefits include: comprehensive NJ State health, dental and retirement benefits, extensive accrued time off/paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement for employee, spouse, and dependents to attend Rowan University, Glassboro. (Tuition reimbursement will apply to undergraduate degrees only for spouse and dependents). For more detailed information, please visit:

NOTES:

Only completed, online applications submitted on or before the deadline will be considered. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US,and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position. Advertised: Oct 14 2026 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: Oct 28 2026 01:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time Non-Discrimation at Rowan University Rowan University is committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, (dis)ability status, military status, and other NJ protected classes. Rowan University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment as required by Title IX. Rowan is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with (dis)abilities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Christy Mroz,Administrative Assistant,View email address on click.appcast.io, View phone number on click.appcast.io. Rowan strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented groups to apply. Pursuant toTitle IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and supporting regulations, Rowan does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs or activities that it operates; this extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its supporting regulations may be directed to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, or to the University’s Title IX Coordinator, Office of Student Equity & Compliance, Rowan University, Hawthorne Hall, Suite 312, 201 Mullica Hill Rd, Glassboro, NJ 08028, View email address on click.appcast.io , View phone number on click.appcast.io. For information on the Title IX Sexual Harassment/Sexual Assault policy and grievance procedures, please click here . Rowan University • 201 Mullica Hill Road • Glassboro, New Jersey 08028 • View phone number on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Rowan-University