Environmental Services Technician

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

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Job Description

Join our housekeeping team and help create a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, students, clinicians, and staff. As an Environmental Services Technician, you'll play an important role in maintaining the cleanliness and safety of our campus, including laboratories, operating rooms, recovery areas, offices, and shared spaces.

Whether you bring professional cleaning experience or are looking to build new skills, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to a team that supports high standards of care and safety.

What you'll do

• Clean and maintain floors, equipment, operating rooms, recovery areas, and other designated spaces.
• Maintain clean, orderly offices, restrooms, public areas, and shared spaces.
• Restock cleaning supplies and other materials as needed.
• Collect and handle regulated medical and biohazardous waste in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Identify and report equipment malfunctions and facility issues, including heating, lighting, and ventilation concerns.
• Follow established cleaning, infection prevention, and safety procedures.
• Support additional housekeeping and environmental services needs as assigned.

What we're looking for

• A dependable, team-oriented individual who takes pride in maintaining clean and safe environments.
• Familiarity with cleaning equipment and techniques; training may be provided.
• Ability to perform the essential physical duties of the position, including lifting up to 50 pounds, subject to applicable accommodation requirements.
• Ability to work safely around clinical environments and tolerate post-surgical area cleanup.
• Willingness to learn proper procedures for handling regulated medical waste.
• Ability to meet the position's scheduling requirements, including applicable weekend or on-call responsibilities.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license

Hours: Monday through Friday, second shift with occasional weekend participation on a rotating basis.

Healthcare cleaning experience is preferred, but candidates with relevant experience in commercial cleaning, hospitality, education, or other facilities environments are encouraged to apply.

Work location and transportation

This position is based in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, approximately 34 miles outside Philadelphia. Public transportation is not available at the worksite, so reliable transportation to and from work is necessary.

Why join our team?

As a member of the Penn community, eligible staff may enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their health, financial well-being, professional development, and work-life balance. Benefits may include:

• Health and wellness: Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage, along with wellness resources and employee assistance programs.
• Retirement savings: Retirement plans with University contributions and matching opportunities for eligible employees.
• Paid time off: Paid holidays, paid time off, and sick leave, subject to applicable policies and eligibility.
• Tuition benefits: Educational benefits for eligible employees and qualifying family members, subject to program requirements.
• Financial protection: Life insurance, disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts, where eligible.
• Work-life support: Family-friendly programs, caregiving resources, employee discounts, and other wellness and lifestyle benefits.
• Career development: Opportunities to build skills, pursue learning, and grow professionally within the Penn community.

If you're dependable, take pride in your work, and want to contribute to a clean and safe healthcare environment, we encourage you to apply.

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Pay Range

Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job’s level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement 

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements 
Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.

• Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.

• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.

• Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.

• Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.

• Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.

• Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.

• University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.

• Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.

• Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.

• Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.

• Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.

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To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay