ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES TECHNICIAN (PART-TIME)

JOB DESCRIPTION ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES TECHNICIAN PARKS, RECREATION, AND TOURISM Human Resources Newport News, Virginia Department GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES Under limited supervision, this position is responsible for performing custodial and manual work in the care and cleaning of various Parks, Recreation and Tourism facilities across the City.
Reports to a designated supervisor.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Performs routine cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, waxing and buffing floors; dusting or polishing furniture; washes windows, woodwork, and walls; emptying and disposing of trash; vacuums; sanitizes work and public areas as necessary.
May remove fallen debris and litter from grounds.
Cleans restrooms and restocks supplies.
Dependent upon assignment, may perform related custodial tasks.
Examples of additional assignments may include laundering items at the Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter, sanitizing animal carriers and crates, washing animal feeding dishes, assisting during set-up and break-down of Parks and Recreation sponsored special events, etc.
Performs other duties as assigned.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD Employees at all levels are expected to effectively work together to meet the needs of the community and the organization through work behaviors demonstrating the City’s Values.
Employees are also expected to lead by example and demonstrate the highest level of ethics.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE  Cleaning Methods – General knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment to include the operation of heavy commercial cleaning equipment such as high-powered buffers and vacuums.
 Customer Service – Considerable knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service.
This includes setting and meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
 Safety – Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions and safety regulations related to recreational activities and other work related precautions.
PC#80385, 80386, 89237, 89238, 89969 Page 1 of 2 Revised 07/01/2023 REQUIRED SKILLS  Interpersonal Relationships – Develops and maintains cooperative and professional relationships with employees and the public.
Effectively responds to routine inquiries and disputes.
 Time Management – Plans and organizes daily work routine.
Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology to meet strict deadlines.
REQUIRED ABILITIES  Equipment Operations – Ability to use specialized cleaning equipment and materials efficiently and economically.
 Judgement/Decision Making – Ability to use logic and reasoning to understand, analyze, and evaluate situations and exercise good judgment to make appropriate decisions.
 Communication – Ability to listen and understand directions, information and ideas presented verbally or in writing.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Requires one year of related custodial experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS An acceptable general background check to include a local and state criminal history and sex offender registry check.
A valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record is preferred.
This position requires pre-employment medical evaluation.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS  Tasks require the ability to exert moderate, though not constant physical effort.
 Some combination of climbing and balancing, to include climbing ladders, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
 Some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (10 – 20 pounds).
SENSORY REQUIREMENTS  Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals.
ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as weather, dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, machinery, vibrations, toxic agents, disease, or pathogenic substances, hazardous materials, or rude/irate customers.
Assignments in Animal Services may include exposure to animal/human bites and zoonoses.
PC#80385, 80386, 89237, 89238, 89969 Page 2 of 2 Revised: 07/01/2023