EVS

SUMMARY:

The Environmental Services Engineer will perform any combination of light cleaning duties to maintain assigned facilities in a clean and orderly manner. The position is also required to perform heavy cleaning duties such as shampooing rugs, stripping and waxing floors, as well as movement of furniture at the direction of the Environmental Services Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure the tribal standards of cleanliness are achieved and maintained for assigned properties when providing environmental service such as:
  • Service, clean, and replenish supplies in restrooms.
  • Clean and maintain building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and vacuuming.
  • Gather and empty trash from tribal offices, buildings, and outside areas near entry/exit doors.
  • Dust furniture, walls, machines, and equipment.
  • Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors using appropriate cleaning supplies.

• Assist in maintaining inventory of supplies and equipment necessary to perform daily tasks and notify supervisor to replenish supply inventory.

• Knowledgeable and aware of the locations of hazardous material (HazCom), Bloodborne Pathogens and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

• Notify supervisor concerning the need for structural repairs or operational issues to mechanical systems.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Promotes the following within the department and among all employees:

• Encourages mutual respect, dignity and integrity with all employees, by setting positive examples at all times.

• Instills an atmosphere that encourages employees to share ideas, discuss concerns and resolve conflicts.

• Retains employees through involvement in employee training and development.

Explains why we do things, in advance of doing them.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or GED, or obtain GED within one year. One year of Environmental service or housekeeping experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or Employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma operates a drug-free workplace. The selected applicant must submit to and pass applicable drug test. Additionally, selected individual must be bondable and able to pass background check.