Sr EVS Worker

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title

Sr EVS Worker

Job Category

Staff & Executive - Facilities/Environmental/Maintenance

Department

IPO-Envir. Services-New Bruns.

Overview

The Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O) employs a workforce of approximately 2,700 staff, represented by 15 collective negotiations agreements, and is responsible for institutional strategic initiatives and operations, which encompasses an expansive range of comprehensive service and business operations across the State of New Jersey. These include planning and construction, facilities, public safety and emergency operations, environmental health and safety, transportation, housing, and auxiliary/retail operations.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Sr EVS Worker for the Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O). The primary purpose of the Senior Environmental Services Worker is to perform various tasks to maintain a clean, safe, sanitary and attractive environment.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Performs proper cleaning to ensure cleanliness of the assigned areas.
• Performs routine and general cleaning to prevent the spread of infection and keeps areas orderly and attractive.
• Performs isolation cleaning procedures as instructed in order to prohibit the spread of infection.
• Performs hard floor care and various levels of carpet care.
• Renders moving services and performs functional set ups according to requests throughout the University.
• Performs daily collection, storage and disposal of various waste generated within the University.
• Performs various grounds cleaning tasks.
• Performs snow removal tasks.
• Operates University vehicles and vehicular equipment.
• Maintains work flow in designated areas with assigned workers.
• Recognizes and acknowledges problems and maintains good communications among workers.
• Presents a clean uniform appearance.
• Performs final check and clean up at end of shift.
• Interacts with persons of all ages in a diverse, multicultural environment with respect and consideration.
• Understands and adheres to Rutgers' compliance standards as they appear in Rutgers' Corporate Compliance Policy, Corporate Integrity Agreement, Code of Conduct, Conflict of Interest Policy and HIPAA.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

FLSA

Nonexempt

Grade

125

Salary Details

Minimum Salary

18.510

Mid Range Salary

19.010

Maximum Salary

19.580

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status

Full Time

Working Hours

Standard Hours

40.00

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

Union Description

Teamsters 97

Payroll Designation

PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment

Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility

PERS

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Two (2) years or more prior experience in institutional environmental services.

Certifications/Licenses

• Valid driver's license is recommended

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to carry out the duties of the position.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Quality Control System as well as environmental controls;
• Prior supervisory experience an asset.

Preferred Qualifications

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICALDEMANDS: Position requires climbing or balance, taste or smell less than 1/3 of the time; stand, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear up to 2/3 of the time; walking 2/3 of the time; reaching with hands and arms over 2/3 of the time. Position requires lifting up to 10 pounds over 2/3 of the time, lifting or exerting force of 25 pounds up to 2/3 of the time, lifting or exerting force of 50 or more pounds under 1/3 of the time. Position requires close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception.

WORKENVIRONMENT: Up to 2/3 of the time, the position requires exposure to wet or humid conditions (non-weather), exposure to blood borne pathogens that requires the use of Personal Protective Equipment, exposure to dust, fumes or airborne particles, and exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals that require the use of Personal Protective Equipment, exposure to outdoor weather conditions. Less than 1/3 of the time the position requires exposure to risk of electrical shock, exposure to risk of radiation, exposure to hazardous waste. The position requires work near moving mechanical parts up to 2/3 of the time, work in precarious places less than 1/3 of the time. The typical amounts of noise for the position are moderate to loud noise.

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number

25ST2355

Posting Open Date

11/12/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

City

New Brunswick

State

NJ

Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.