Environmental Services Technician-Seasonal Substitute

Position Details

Position Information

Working Title of Vacant Position Environmental Services Technician-Seasonal Substitute Job Type Seasonal/Substitute Posting Type Public Number of Vacancies 3 Department PARKS, REC, & TOURISM Division PR&T HOUSEKEEPING Requisition Number 2026216 Number of hours worked per week Up to 25 hours per week Work Schedule

Shift to be determined [TBD] - based on operational requirements

May include days, evenings, weekends and occasional holidays

Work Site Location Chesapeake, VA [any city municipal or recreational facility] Position Driving Requirement N - Never Pay Grade GE01 Pay Basis Weekly Advertised Salary

$16.93 - $22.43 / per hour

Starting salary depending on qualifications and experience

Job Description

Do you enjoy hands-on work and take pride in making spaces shine? Parks, Recreation and Tourism is seeking detail-oriented, service-driven individuals to join our team as a Seasonal Substitute Environmental Services Technician. In this role, you'll help create safe, clean, and inviting environments that enhance every visitor's experience.

You will have the opportunity to showcase your custodial skills by servicing a variety of City buildings, facilities, common areas, and recreational spaces. Your work plays an important role in maintaining spaces that residents and visitors rely on every day.

The primary tasks of an Environmental Services Technician include:

• Provide exceptional internal and external customer service by responding to service requests and inquiries, supporting the City's Customer Service Initiative.
• Clean and maintain offices, restrooms, kitchens, cabins, outdoor facilities, and other assigned areas.
• Perform routine and deep cleaning tasks such as vacuuming, mopping, and floor care (including stripping and waxing), as well as dusting, glass cleaning, and polishing furniture and woodwork.
• Monitor and maintain cleaning and paper product supplies; order, pick up, deliver, and restock as needed.
• Mix and use cleaning chemicals safely according to product specifications.
• Collect and dispose of trash and recyclables; maintain cleanliness of outdoor areas and parking lots, including debris removal.
• Lift and transport filled trash bags and other materials for disposal.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

If you take pride in your work, enjoy contributing to a team, and value making a visible impact in your community, this is a great opportunity to get involved and make a difference.

Please note that this positional is seasonal substitute and is not to exceed 500 hours per year

Required Qualifications

VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT:

Requires instruction that is sufficient for satisfactory job performance.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:

None.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

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 09/14/2026 Job Close Date 09/21/2026 Open Continuous No Special Instructions to Applicants

Please note that this positional is seasonal substitute and is not to exceed 500 hours per year.

Physical exam and drug & alcohol post screenings are required.

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.

ADA Checklist

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 Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 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.

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Applicant Documents

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• Resume
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