Environmental Services Technician I - Bar Harbor

The Jackson Laboratory, located in Bar Harbor, ME currently is seeking applicants for the position of Environmental Services Technician!

Working under moderate supervision, the environmental services technician position has the primary responsibility of cleaning properties owned or leased by The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) to promote the health and safety of The Jackson Laboratory's visitors and its employees.

Monday-Friday, 3:30pm - 12:00am.

Starting pay rate is $19.75 per hour plus $3/hr shift differential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cleans and disinfects restrooms/bathrooms, common spaces, lobbies, kitchenettes/dining commons, offices, residential housing units, etc. using established JAX practices and procedures.
• Cleans, dusts, and wipes vertical and horizontal surfaces including furniture; sweeps, mops, or vacuums floors; empties/cleans wastebaskets and trash containers; refills dispensers, etc.
• Responds to major spills or other cleaning crises
• Follows instructions regarding the use of chemicals and supplies, wearing PPE (personal protective equipment), handling recycling materials, etc.
• Uses ladders when required in work assignments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid drivers license.
• Must have the ability to walk 26,000 steps nightly or approximately 10 miles during the course of duties
• Self-motivated with the ability to organize time effectively, demonstrated ability to manage details and provide excellent client service skills
• Ability to understand written/verbal instructions and communicate effectively with others (to clearly and effectively exchange information)
• Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects up to 50 pounds
• Effective interpersonal skills sufficient to permit incumbent to work effectively with a wide variety of people and personalities representing both internal clients and external suppliers. Must be able to present oneself in a positive manner through appearance, attitude and behavior
• Ability to use computers and basic business computer programs (e-mail, web, word processing, spreadsheets, et.al.)

Please submit an updated resume!

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About JAX:

The Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution with a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center and nearly 3,000 employees in locations across the United States (Maine, Connecticut, California),Japan andChina. Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health.

Founded in 1929, JAX applies over nine decades of expertise in genetics to increase understanding of human disease, advancing treatments and cures for cancer, neurological and immune disorders, diabetes, aging and heart disease. It models and interprets genomic complexity, integrates basic research with clinical application, educates current and future scientists, and provides critical data, tools and services to the global biomedical community. For more information, please visitwww.jax.org.

EEO Statement:

The Jackson Laboratory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.