Environmental Services Technician Part - time

Environmental Services Technician Part-Time

Pulaski County Environmental Services is seeking to fill a part-time Environmental Services Technician position. This position is responsible for maintaining cleanliness, sanitation and order through sweeping, mopping, dusting and trash removal; sanitizing restrooms and restocking supplies; performing minor repairs (light bulbs, leaks, etc.); ensuring building security by locking doors; managing inventory of cleaning supplies and reporting major maintenance needs all while following strict safety protocols to create a safe, welcoming and functional environment for the public. This position reports to the Environmental Services Supervisor. Work hours are Monday to Friday, with 20-29 hours per week. The specific hours each day will be determined by the Environmental Services Supervisor. Some evening and weekend work required. The pay range for this position is $14 to $20 per hour and is commensurate with education and experience.

Educational Requirements: Applicant must possess a high school diploma, GED or equivalent. Age Requirement: Individual must be at least 18 years of age. Please note that this position requires: Pre-employment drug screening and alcohol testing Background check DMV Driving record check.

Interested individuals may apply at the appropriate Virginia Employment Commission Office or download an application from www.pulaskicounty.org. Applications can be emailed to Kristin Rakes, Human Resources Assistant at krakes@pulaskicounty.org or submitted in person. A full job description is located on the website. Pulaski County, VA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). To request an accommodation for disabilities, contact Human Resources at 540-994-2406. Pulaski County, VA is committed to the principles of diversity and, in that spirit, seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans. As an Equal Opportunity Employer and certified Virginia Values Veterans (V3) organization, we are dedicated to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention or other personnel action affecting employees or candidates for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender/identity/sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

This position will be open until filled. The position was first advertised on 12/18/2025. Department: Environmental Services Supervision Exercised: None Supervision Received: Environmental Services Supervisor. Employee will undergo a six-month orientation period and will be evaluated at the end of the six-month term. Employee will be evaluated annually thereafter. Classification (FLSA): Non-Exempt, Part Time Age Requirement: Individual must be at least 18 years of age TESTING/SCREENING AND CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Drug and Alcohol Testing, Background Screening and Driving Record Required. Essential Employee: No Work Hours: Monday thru Friday, (hours each day to be determined by the Environmental Services Supervisor) 20-29 hours per week. Some evening and weekend work required. Benefits Eligible: No Leave Time Eligible: Yes

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Maintains cleanliness, sanitation and order through sweeping, mopping, dusting and trash removal; sanitizing restrooms and restocking supplies; performing minor repairs (light bulbs, leaks, etc.); ensuring building security by locking doors; managing inventory of cleaning supplies and reporting major maintenance needs all while following strict safety protocols to create a safe, welcoming and functional environment for the public. Physical presence on the job is required as essential functions and responsibilities are not suited to remote work.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

RESPONSIBILITIES: DAILY TASKS/ASSIGNMENTS: Empties all trash cans within building(s) as well as cans at entrances to building(s). Takes trash to designated areas for disposal and pickup by the Sanitation Department. If not able to dispose of on a daily basis, stores trash in a secure manner as well as keeps it out of sight. Cleans all restrooms in building(s) including but not limited to commodes/urinals, basins, countertops, baby-changing stations. Mops all restroom floors using a disinfectant in mop water. Keeps all restrooms supplied with paper towels, toilet tissue and soap. Refill promptly when needed. Cleans/vacuums/sweeps all high-traffic floor areas of building(s) daily. Cleans all mirrors in restrooms, glass doors (both sides) and glass partitions in building(s). Cleans drinking fountains daily. Sweeps front and back entrances (porches). Ensures all buildings are secured and locked and all lights are turned off at night prior to leaving.

WEEKLY TASKS/ASSIGNMENTS: Requests supplies for building(s) when needed from Environmental Services Supervisor in order to have sufficient supplies on hand. Picks up all cleaning and paper supplies ordered in a timely manner from central supply storage area. Cleans/vacuums/mops floor areas in staff areas, kitchen and meeting room(s) weekly. Dusts/cleans/polishes all horizontal and vertical surfaces that can catch dust or gets dirty weekly including but not limited to wooden furniture (tables and chairs) and other furniture (couches), countertops, short bookshelf tops and all bookshelves weekly. Cleans windowsills of dust, cobwebs and bugs weekly. Remove all cobweb buildup from corners, on walls, behind doors and over transoms (indoors and outside). Checks and washes door knobs, door frames, walls, and light switches for dust, dirt, stickiness and graffiti. Spot-cleans or shampoos carpeted areas when/where needed. Notifies building(s) supervisor(s) when carpeted areas in building(s) need major cleaning/shampooing. Maintains and cleans equipment and tools by cleaning/replacing filters, keeping mop heads clean and replacing when needed, etc. and puts away equipment after using them. Reports any problems with equipment to the Environmental Services Supervisor. Reports any lights out at the building(s) inside or outside to Facilities Manager.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of relevant cleaning/maintenance equipment and supplies Ability to prioritize daily tasks Ability to read and interpret instructions/directions related to the use of cleaning/maintenance supplies and the operation of cleaning/maintenance equipment and tools Ability to make independent decisions based on good office cleaning/maintenance practices Ability to effectively follow verbal and written communication Ability to pay attention to detail Ability to plan ahead and anticipate problems and possess good problem-solving skills ADA REQUIREMENTS: Must be capable of physical work necessary to clean building(s) assigned. Must be able to move and/or place boxes or materials up to 50 pounds on a daily basis if needed. Must be able to traverse, lower or exten