Environmental Services Technician

About the Community

Tallgrass Creek is a beautiful 65-acre continuing care retirement community located in Overland Park, Kansas, just minutes from the Kansas-Missouri border. As part of a growing national network managed by Erickson Senior Living—one of the country's largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care—we help people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services.

About the Role

As a Housekeeping Utility Worker, you will be the backbone of our community's hygiene and presentation. You are responsible for maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness across building areas, floors, and surfaces. Your day-to-day impact involves operating specialized equipment to scrub, mop, burnish, and wax hard floors, as well as extracting and vacuuming carpeted areas. You will also set up rooms for events, manage waste disposal, and assist with the movement of heavy objects to ensure our residents and guests enjoy a pristine environment.

Our Culture and Values

We foster a culture of diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging that builds on our core mission, vision, and values. We are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Erickson Senior Living and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers, considering applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.

Application Instructions

Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may apply and take precedence over general guidelines. To join our dedicated team, please submit your application directly through our career portal. We look forward to welcoming you to a community where you can enjoy flexibility, work-life balance, and opportunities to learn and grow.

Work location

Work model: On-site

47, North 82nd Terrace, Victory Hills, Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas, 66112, United States

Kansas City, Kansas

Key Responsibilities

check_circleMaintain cleanliness of the community through the operation of specialized equipment
check_circleEnsure proper handling and disposal of waste
check_circleUtilize work orders to ensure proper room and furniture setups
check_circleAssist with movement and delivery of heavy objects and packages
check_circleRemove trash including refuse and recycling
check_circleMaintain hard floor surfaces through scrubbing, mopping, burnishing, stripping, and waxing
check_circleClean carpeted surfaces by extracting, interim cleaning, spotting, drying, and vacuuming

Requirements

verifiedAbility to safely operate carpet care equipment, hard floor care equipment, trash removal equipment
verifiedMay be required to maintain a valid driver's license
verifiedMust have a history of safe driving as noted through a Motor Vehicle Record check, if driving is required

Nice to Have

Previous experience in carpet care and floor finishing techniques.

Benefits & Perks

check_circleMedical, dental, and vision packages with wellness reimbursement, personal health coaching, and telemedicinecheck_circlePaid time off plans plus company paid volunteer hours for eligible team memberscheck_circle401k plan for team members 18 and over with a 3% company matchcheck_circleOnsite medical centers providing wellness visits and sick care for team members over 18

Frequently asked questions about Environmental Services Technician at Erickson Senior Living

What does a Environmental Services Technician at Erickson Senior Living do?expand_more

Day-to-day, the Environmental Services Technician at Erickson Senior Living will maintain cleanliness of the community through the operation of specialized equipment; ensure proper handling and disposal of waste; utilize work orders to ensure proper room and furniture setups; and assist with movement and delivery of heavy objects and packages.

What are the requirements for this Environmental Services Technician role?expand_more

To qualify for the Environmental Services Technician at Erickson Senior Living position, applicants should have: Ability to safely operate carpet care equipment, hard floor care equipment, trash removal equipment; May be required to maintain a valid driver's license; and Must have a history of safe driving as noted through a Motor Vehicle Record check, if driving is required.

Where is the Environmental Services Technician role at Erickson Senior Living located?expand_more

Environmental Services Technician at Erickson Senior Living is based in 47, North 82nd Terrace, Victory Hills, Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas, 66112, United States. This is a on-site role.

Is this Environmental Services Technician job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more

Erickson Senior Living has listed this Environmental Services Technician role as on-site.

How much experience is required for this Environmental Services Technician role?expand_more

Candidates for Environmental Services Technician at Erickson Senior Living should have mid level.

What skills do you need for the Environmental Services Technician role at Erickson Senior Living?expand_more

Key skills for Environmental Services Technician at Erickson Senior Living include Carpet Care; Floor Finishing Techniques; Carpet Care Equipment; Hard Floor Care Equipment; Trash Removal Equipment; Scrubbing; Mopping; and Burnishing.

What category does the Environmental Services Technician role belong to?expand_more

Environmental Services Technician at Erickson Senior Living is part of the domestic help & cleaning job category on Recrutus.