Recycling Laborer, Recycling and Waste Management - Facilities Management
- Employer
- Georgetown University
- Location
- Washington D.C
- Closing date
- Dec 12, 2019
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- Industry
- Education
- Function
- Maintenance and Repair, Management
- Hours
- Full Time
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
Job Details
Requirements
Recycling Laborer, Recycling and Waste Management - Facilities Management
The Recycling Laborer assists in the operation of the campus-wide, multi-material Recycling Program, including lifting and emptying heavy recycling containers, processing materials, and cleaning and disinfecting recycling vehicles, collection areas, and collection containers. S/he ensures that all recycling areas are clean, fully functional, and operational. Reporting directly to the Supervisor, Recycling and Waste Management along with three Heavy Vehicle Operators and twelve Recycling Laborers, the Recycling Laborer has additional duties that include but are not limited to:
- As assigned or scheduled, performs tasks associated with the removal of multi-materials campus-wide including emptying heavy recycling containers, processing materials, and cleaning and disinfecting recycling vehicles, collection areas, and collection containers.
- Suggests improvements in the work to improve unit operations.
- Provides the supervisor with advice and suggestions regarding work methods, procedures, parts, tools, and related matters for the purpose of improving the effectiveness and cost of service.
- Ensures efficient and economic use of supplies and materials to conserve university resources.
- Draws and/or requisitions supplies, parts, materials, and tools needed, using such items economically to avoid undue costs.
- Informs supervisor of supply/material needs to ensure that adequate inventory is maintained.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Two years of experience performing general or labor work directly related to recycling and solid waste management
- A valid driver's permit from Maryland, District of Columbia or Virginia
- Good verbal communication skills
- Highly motivated, able to work independently and concerned with recycling and environmental issues
Company
Founded in 1789, the same year the U.S. Constitution took effect, Georgetown University is the nation's oldest Catholic and Jesuit university. Georgetown today is a major student-centered, international, research university offering respected undergraduate, graduate and professional programs on its three campuses in Washington, DC.
Georgetown University is a leading employer in the Washington, DC metropolitan area and offers prospective employees an opportunity to work with the best and the brightest in a caring, diverse and intellectually stimulating campus environment. The University is world renowned for its academic and research programs which provide our faculty and staff with unprecedented career challenges and growth opportunities. Enjoy working with our students and professional colleagues who are proud of their accomplishments and strive to be leaders in their respective fields.
Georgetown University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity in the workplace.
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY OFFERS ATTRACTIVE BENEFITS, INCLUDING A TUITION ASSISTANCE PLAN.
- Website
- http://www.georgetown.edu/
- Telephone
- 2026872008
- Location
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37th & O Streets, NW
Suite 1200A
Washington
DC
20057
US
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