Job Information
University of Southern Mississippi Environmental Services Specialist in Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Environmental Services Specialist
The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Environmental Services Specialist.
Position Details
Location Hattiesburg
118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001
United States
Division Recreation Sports
Position Type Staff
Employment Status Full Time
Grant Funded No
Salary Range 11.50 - 11.50
Pay Grade
N01
Posting Close Date Open until filled
Job Summary:
Primary responsibilities of this position include cleaning and sanitizing restrooms, offices and other designated areas as assigned. Additionally, the right candidate will be responsible for monitoring and replenishing supplies.
Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Cleans rest rooms, offices, and replenishes supplies such as toilet paper and paper towels.
Sweeps, mops, and waxes floors and vacuums and shampoos carpets and rugs in assigned areas.
Reports to Supervisor damaged structures and equipment. Take care of equipment, maintenance of equipment, and cleanliness of equipment.
Attends training classes and seminars to improve knowledge and skills.
Polishes windows, door wells, stairwells and water fountains.
Cleans other areas as assigned, work special events and programs outside the normal work hours.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to three months of custodial experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):
Current knowledge of custodial practices. Ability to clean and use custodial equipment to include scrubbers, mops, vacuums, ride on equipment, etc... Ability to work nights from 10pm - 6:30am.
Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence
Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent as it relates to cleaning solutions.
Reasoning Ability: Proven track record of making sensible and well-grounded decisions, reflecting a keen understanding of the situation at hand.
About The University of Southern Mississippi
The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is a comprehensive public research institution delivering transformative programs on campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Founded in 1910, USM is one of only 131 universities in the nation to earn the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education's "R1: Doctoral Universities - Very high research activity" designation, and its robust research enterprise includes experts in ocean science and engineering, polymer science and engineering, and large event venue safety and security, among others. USM is also one of only 37 institutions in the nation accredited in theatre, art and design, dance and music. As an economic driver, USM generates an annual economic impact of more than $600 million across the state. USM welcomes a diverse student body of more than 14,000, representing 71 countries, all 50 states, and every county in Mississippi. USM students have collected four Truman Scholarships and 37 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships, while also leading Mississippi with 27 Goldwater Scholarships, an honor that recognizes the next generation of great research scientists. Home to the Golden Eagles, USM competes in 17 Division I sports sponsored by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). For more information, visit www.usm.edu.
As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.