Environmental Services Technician-

Position Information

Working Title of Vacant Position

Environmental Services Technician- (Night Shift-FT)

Job Type

Full Time

Posting Type

Public

Number of Vacancies

7

Department

PARKS, REC, & TOURISM

Division

PR&T HOUSEKEEPING

Requisition Number

2025375

Number of hours worked per week

40

Work Schedule

Night Shift

Hours may vary based on operational requirements

May include, weekends, and occasional holidays.

Work Site Location

Chesapeake, VA [Any City Municipal or Recreational Facility]

Position Driving Requirement

O - Occasional

Pay Grade

GE01

Pay Basis

Weekly

Advertised Salary

$16.51/ hourly rate

• May be more depending on experience

Job Description

Parks, Recreation and Tourism is seeking an individual with custodial experience who has a passion for customer service and providing quality work.

You will have the opportunity to shine with your top-notch custodial skills by servicing various City buildings, facilities, common and recreational areas in the housekeeping department with PRT.

The primary tasks of the Environmental Services Technician include:

• Provides exceptional internal and external customer service, responds to service requests and inquires, as directed by supervisor that meets the expectations of the City's Customer Service Initiative.

• Housekeeping duties: Cleans offices, bathrooms, kitchens, cabins, outdoor facilities and other areas as assigned. Vacuums, mops, strips and waxes floors. Dust surfaces, wash glass, glass surfaces, cleans and polish furniture and woodwork.

• Custodian duties: Replaces items such as light bulbs, sanitary items, paper towels, and hand soap.

• Mixes cleaning chemicals according to product specifications.

• Collects trash and recyclables, delivers to appropriate place for pick up. Cleans and picks-up outside area and parking lots for trash and debris. Requires the ability to lift large filled trash bags for disposal.

• Reports possible safety hazards and equipment malfunctions and damage to supervisor promptly.

• Requires the ability to operate a variety of commercial custodial equipment such as but not limited to, floor buffers and scrubbers, backpack and wide area vacuums.

• May be tasked with special custodial projects related to floor care, upholstery and other non-routine custodial services. May be required to perform deep cleaning and sanitizing operations using specialized equipment in response to pandemics or other communal diseases.

• Maintains cleaning and paper product supplies, orders, picks up, and delivers supplies as needed.

• Sets up rooms or facilities for special events. May be required to work during special events and programs, which may require flexibility in work schedules.

• Will be required to work during City emergencies such as hurricanes, snow storms, and other natural or man-made disasters.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits.

Required Qualifications

VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONALREQUIREMENT:

Requires instruction that is sufficient for satisfactory job performance.

SPECIALCERTIFICATIONSANDLICENSES:

Requires a valid driver's license and a driving record that is in compliance with theCity Driving Standards.

EXPERIENCEREQUIREMENT:

None.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience in housekeeping and/or custodial services.

Knowledge of APPA, custodial standard of operations and principle guidelines.

Quality customer service and communication skills.

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date

10/28/2025

Job Close Date

11/12/2025

Open Continuous

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Drug Screening: MARIJUANA

In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver's license (CDL) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.

Overall Physical Strength Demands

Overall Physical Strength Demands

M=Medium - Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly

Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.

Standing

Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Sitting

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Walking

Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Lifting

Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Lifting Amount

Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs

Carrying

Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Carrying Weight

Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs

Pushing/Pulling

Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Pushing/Pulling Weight

Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs

Reaching

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Handling

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Fine Dexterity

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Kneeling

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Crouching

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Crawling

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Bending

Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Twisting

Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Climbing

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Balancing

Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Vision

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Hearing

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Talking

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Foot Controls

N = Never

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used

Various cleaning chemicals, supplies, equipment and tools to include commercial floor buffers, polishers, vacuums, sweeper, telephone, waste receptacles, carts and hand-truck, blood borne pathogens cleaning kit.

Protective Equipment Required

Safety shoes, eye protection, and any PPE required by the equipment, tool or chemical in use.

Health and Safety

D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never

Mechanical Hazards

W = Several Times Per Week

Chemical Hazards

W = Several Times Per Week

Electrical Hazards

W = Several Times Per Week

Fire Hazards

S = Seasonally

Explosives

S = Seasonally

Communicable Diseases

S = Seasonally

Physical Danger or Abuse

S = Seasonally

Other

If Other, Description

Environmental Factors

D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never

Dirt and Dust

D = Daily

Extreme Temperatures

S = Seasonally

Noise and Vibration

W = Several Times Per Week

Fumes and Odors

D = Daily

Wetness/Humidity

M = Several Times Per Month

Darkness or Poor Lighting

S = Seasonally

Primary Work Location

Office Environment, Shop, Outdoors

Non-Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.

Time Pressures

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Emergency Situations

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Frequent Change of Tasks

Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously

Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Tedious or Exacting Work

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Noisy/Distracting Environment

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Other

If Other, Description

Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s)

Incumbent must be able to work independently most of the time.

Professional References

Please provide contact information for professional references.

Minimum Requests

0

Maximum Requests

4