Environmental Services Worker
Keep buildings in clean and orderly condition. Perform heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass, and removing rubbish. Duties may include tending furnace and boiler, performing routine maintenance activities, notifying management of need for repairs, and cleaning snow or debris from sidewalk.
At a Glance
Environmental Services Worker earns an average of $27,591/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 1.1–1.6 years. Top skills: Housekeeping, Furniture Cleaning, Infection Control.
$27,591/yr
High school or GED
1.1–1.6 years
19
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
Median Wage
$35,930/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+2.0%
Education
No formal educational credential
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (20)
Housekeeping
Furniture Cleaning
Infection Control
Sanitation
Lifting Ability
Biomedical Waste
Packaging And Labeling
Mopping
Bloodborne Pathogens
Disinfecting
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Safety Procedures
Window Cleaning
Industry Standards
JCAHO Standards
Patient Discharges
Contingency Planning
Influenza
Carpet Cleaning
Window Tinting
Common Skills (10)
Communication
Computer Literacy
Detail Oriented
Linens
Customer Service
Cleanliness
Confidentiality
Willingness To Learn
Information Technology
Related Specializations
Other specialized occupations in this field. Many share overlapping skills, making lateral moves more accessible.
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