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Environmental Specialist

Gateway • Full-time • Birmingham, Alabama • 1w ago

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Gateway - BIRMINGHAM, AL

Full Time

Facilities

Description

Would you like to be part of a company that is a game-changer for Alabama children and families? If your answer is "Yes" then please keep reading!

Gateway, Birmingham's first and oldest health and human services agency, seeks a reliable and skilled Environmental Specialist to join our team. This position works at the highest levels of quality maintaining Gateway facilities to standards of excellence and ensuring all life safety, regulatory, licensing, and other compliance requirements are met. This position is available for both full-time and part-time work, whichever suits you best! Whether you're looking for a full-time adventure or a part-time commitment, this position includes on-call hours and occasional travel.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform regular housekeeping (cleaning, emptying trash, vacuuming, dusting) of office areas
Keeping building grounds free from trash and debris
Perform minor fixes, such as repairing broken locks, damage to walls, etc.
Conduct routine maintenance tasks such as replacing light bulbs
Collaborate with workers and other professionals during renovations and repairs

Position Requirements:

Previous experience and proficiency performing housekeeping/maintenance in and on buildings, grounds, and equipment
Strong working knowledge of sanitation standards
Proficient in safe methods of heavy lifting and moving heavy equipment and furniture
High school diploma or GED preferred
Valid Alabama Driver’s license with good driving record and automobile insurance to meet agency standards
Background check and pre-employment drug tests are required

Physical Requirements:

Able to move consistently and walk/stand for up to 8 hours at a time
Able to reach, bend, and stoop frequently and consistently throughout the workday
Able to walk, stand, push, pull, or move a minimum of 75 pounds utilizing proper body mechanics and assistance
Safely descend and ascend various types and heights of ladders
Able to work under variable temperature conditions and noise levels in indoor and outdoor settings and around fumes and/or odor hazards, dust, biohazards, and chemicals

This position pays $12-$16 per hour to start and is eligible for benefits if full-time.