Environmental Services Technician I

Environmental Services Technician

Working under moderate supervision, the Environmental Services Technician position has the primary responsibility of cleaning properties owned or leased by The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) to promote the health and safety of The Jackson Laboratory's visitors and its employees. This includes traditional custodial tasks (maintaining public spaces and bathrooms), and housekeeping activities as well (laundry, assistance in serving an on campus Conference Center). The shifts are primarily M-F 7am - 3 : 30 pm, with some seasonal mandatory weekend shifts.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions :

• Sweep, mop (dry-wet), spot-clean and / or vacuum building floors.
• Clean restrooms and re-stocking them with supplies.
• Gather and empty / clean wastebaskets and trash containers.
• Move / lift furniture and equipment.
• Handle bio-waste and / or recycling materials.
• Clean ceiling vents, horizontal / vertical surfaces, glass / mirrors, etc.
• Notify management of occurring deficiencies or needs for repairs, make minor equipment adjustments / repairs, maintain equipment, re-stock / maintain supply area, special projects, etc.
• Housekeeping services : changing of bed linens, laundry, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

The Environmental Services Technician I position is currently scheduled for the day shift (M-F, 7 : 00 am - 3 : 30 pm) and available for seasonal mandatory weekend shifts to meet business requirements of the Facilities Department and The Jackson Laboratory.

May require work scheduled and unscheduled overtime (as needed) May require occasional travel for reasons such as training or project support including work at the Ellsworth campus or other JAX properties in Bar Harbor Other miscellaneous duties may be required to be performed based on needs of the day

About JAX :

The Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution with a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center and nearly 3,000 employees in locations across the United States (Maine, Connecticut, California), Japan and China. Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health. Founded in 1929, JAX applies over nine decades of expertise in genetics to increase understanding of human disease, advancing treatments and cures for cancer, neurological and immune disorders, diabetes, aging and heart disease. It models and interprets genomic complexity, integrates basic research with clinical application, educates current and future scientists, and provides critical data, tools and services to the global biomedical community.

EEO Statement :

The Jackson Laboratory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.