Environmental Services Technician I
Job Description
Posting Number
PG194408SPInternal Recruitment
NoWorking Title
Environmental Services Technician IAnticipated Hiring Range
$33,540 - $34,320Work Schedule
8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - FridayJob Location
Raleigh, NCDepartment
Housekeeping ServicesAbout the Department
The NC State University Facilities Division is home to nearly 900 professionals who plan, build, and maintain the spaces that foster an environment where innovation, learning, and community thrive. Through this work, we help create spaces that empower students, faculty, and staff to reach their full potential. Operating year-round, we manage more than 16.7 million gross square feet of built space and oversee 4,733 acres of campus infrastructure through a series of core departments, each composed of multiple specialized units:
- Design & Construction
- Business Operations
- Campus Operations and Maintenance
- Campus Planning and Strategic Investment
Whether responding to a maintenance request, shaping future facilities, or creating spaces that inspire discovery, our team is grounded in excellence, service, and stewardship.
Join the pack and become part of one of the largest and most respected employers in the state, helping shape the future of our campus community. Take a look below to see what we offer!
Wolfpack Perks and Benefits
As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being.
What we offer:
What we offer:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- Retirement Programs
- Disability Plans
- Life Insurance
- Accident Plan
- Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
- 12 Holidays Each Year
- Tuitionand Academic Assistance
- And so much more!
Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.
Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.
Essential Job Duties
Join our team as an Environmental Services Technician, where you’ll play a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming campus environment. This position supports the university’s mission by providing cleaning, sanitizing, and pest control services across more than 10 million square feet of campus space. You will maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment in compliance with university and regulatory standards while performing physically active work that includes lifting up to 60 pounds, climbing ladders up to 8 feet, and sustaining physical activity throughout the workday.
Key Responsibilities:
- Clean and sanitize assigned areas using standard housekeeping equipment and procedures.
- Perform routine cleaning tasks such as vacuuming, mopping, dusting, disinfecting, and restocking supplies.
- Remove recycling and waste from centralized collection sites.
- Report maintenance issues, safety concerns, or discrepancies to supervisors.
- Support emergency and inclement weather response, including snow and ice removal.
- Periodically strip and refinish floors, shampoo and extract carpets, and pressure wash entrances, walls, and windows.
- Participate in team cleaning and special projects during academic breaks or when areas are accessible.
- Ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality cleaning practices across assigned spaces.
- Must be able to grasp, push, and pull cleaning equipment; reach overhead; and perform frequent bending and squatting.
We encourage candidates who take pride in maintaining a clean and safe environment to apply. This role provides the opportunity to contribute to a well-functioning campus community while working in a collaborative and supportive team setting.
Other Responsibilities
- Fill in for absent staff outside of assigned areas as needed.
- Participate in collaborative cleaning efforts and special projects as assigned.
Minimum Experience/Education
Some knowledge of cleaning procedures, ability to follow instructions and to perform medium to heavy physical work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Special certification may be required for some of these positions.
Special certification may be required for some of these positions.
Other Required Qualifications
N/A
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience performing housekeeping or custodial duties in a university, healthcare, or commercial setting.
- Attention to detail and ability to distinguish between colors for accurate cleaning and chemical use.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to follow verbal and written instructions and respond to feedback effectively.
Required License or Certification
N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required
NoCommercial Driver's License Required?
NoJob Open Date
01/06/2025Earliest Close Date---- (Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.)
01/13/2025Notice to Applicants
Please include all relevant employment history on your application. Any employment history you mention in the supplemental questions or resume, MUST be listed in your employment history on your application.
Special Instructions
Multiple hires are anticipated.
Position Number
HK012022HPosition Type
SHRAPosition Classification Band Title
Building Environmental Services TechnicianPosition Classification Band Level
ContributingPosition Classification Salary Range
$ 33,540 - $ 47,847Salary Grade Equivalency
GN02Alternate Option
If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
1.00Appointment
12 Month RecurringTime Limited Position
NoDepartment Id
443501 - Housekeeping Services - Region 3EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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