Environmental Services Staff

Environmental Services Staff

The environmental services staff performs a range of manual custodial tasks in the care and cleaning of facilities and furnishings.

Position responsibilities include:

• Clean hard floors: vacuum, sweep, dust mop, wash, strip, wax and buff.
• Clean carpet floors: vacuum and shampoo.
• Clean windows, walls, fixtures and furnishings.
• Dust furniture, fixtures and woodwork.
• Collect and dispose of refuse and remove litter in and around buildings.
• Clean, sanitize and re-supply restrooms.
• Operate basic equipment; including buffers, burnishers, extractors, autoscrubbers and dry and wet vacuums.
• Assist in events set-up and tear-down, move furniture and equipment.
• Assist in snow removal.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required qualifications include:

• High school education required, some college preferred.
• One to three years of general housekeeping and maintenance work experience.
• Commercial or institution maintenance experience preferred.
• Ability to read and understand written instructions, chemical labels and warnings.
• Ability to perform tasks in a specific sequence.
• Must possess a strong attention to detail in performing work.
• Must be self-motivated and have the ability to perform work independently.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and be able to climb ladders.
• Must be able to work occasional overtime and on weekends.
• Must be reliable, dependable, punctual and have a good attendance record.
• Above average interpersonal and customer service skills required.

This job operates in a professional office and college campus environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving parts, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing all day. Must be able to climb ladders. The employee must frequently lift and move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The College for Creative Studies strives to create a working environment where all employees are appreciated and valued for their contributions. In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, the College offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance the physical health, financial security and general well-being of its employee's lives and the lives of their families.

• Generous Vacation Package and Paid Holidays
• 403b Program
• Robust Healthcare Plans: Medical, Dental and Vision
• Life and AD&D Insurances
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Opportunities
• Free Parking
• Complimentary Uniforms

To apply, applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. The search will close when a suitable candidate is hired. Interested candidates should submit the following in PDF format:

Resume and a letter of application should be submitted to: View email address on click.appcast.io

The College for Creative Studies, a leading college of art and design, represents a community composed of individuals with many perspectives, personal experiences, values, identities and worldviews and we value the diversity this brings to our organization. CCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.