Environmental Services, Journey 2 (05-8707) - State of Alaska

What You Will Be Doing:
As an Environmental Services Journey 2, you will maintain a clean, sanitary and safe physical environment in AVTEC facilities to include the interior and exterior of assigned areas, such as the dormitories, apartments, recreation areas, food service areas, training areas, classrooms, and offices. You will clean, deodorize, and sanitize large living and work areas, furniture, upholstery, carpets, and hard surface flooring; maintain an inventory of cleaning materials, supplies, chemicals, and equipment; perform routine servicing of tools and equipment; remove snow, ice and debris from sidewalks and steps; secure buildings and grounds; and drive the school's van to transport students to and from classes as needed.

Our Organization, Mission and Culture:
The Alaska Vocational Technical Center (AVTEC) has been training Alaskans for work for over 50 years and the staff and instructors continue to play a vital role in the success of AVTEC students. We help them change their lives through training and preparation for work in their chosen field. Our mission, to deliver flexible, accessible and affordable workforce training that is responsive to the dynamic needs of business and industry and serves Alaska’s diverse communities is realized through our day to day operations and we live by and model the core values of professionalism, respect, accountability, citizenship, and inclusion in all we do to help Alaskans gain skills, secure employment, and succeed in life.

The Benefits of Joining Our Team:
Everyday at AVTEC brings new opportunity for growth and development. In this position, you will be able to develop and hone your skills and build knowledge and competencies in new areas. As a member of the staff at a division of the State of Alaska, you are employed by the State of Alaska and as such are offered paid leave accrual, retirement and health benefits, and with the nature of the calendar year at AVTEC there is opportunity for flexibility in taking leave and alternative working schedules. Staff at AVTEC and their dependents have access to the recreation facilities.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:
AVTEC is located in Seward, a small and friendly community situated at the head of Resurrection Bay, surrounded by mountains. Amenities like coffee shops, retail stores, and restaurants are all within walking distance from any AVTEC campus and beautiful nature trails and a great walking/bike path is just steps away from the office door. The working environment and culture is friendly, flexible, and supportive and we believe in a healthy work/life balance and provide opportunity to pursue that daily.

Who We Are Looking For:
To be successful in the position a candidate will need the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Knowledge of techniques and methods to clean, deodorize and sanitize large living and work areas, furniture, upholstery, carpets and hard surface flooring.
• Skilled in the safe and proficient use of cleaning equipment, chemicals, and supplies.
• Ability to perform routine servicing of tools and equipment safely.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written policies and procedures, safety data sheets, and work assignments.
• Ability to follow and comply with oral instructions and organize assignments in logical sequence and to complete assignments within time constraints.
• Ability to meet quality/quantity control, safety and sanitation standards, and to wear personal protective equipment and clothing.