Campus Waste & Grounds Technician

HES; Davenport, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

401K/403b Plan

Job summary

HES Facilities Management is seeking a Trash and Grounds Technician to collect and dispose of waste across residence halls and campus facilities, ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming campus environment. You will service outdoor receptacles, transport waste, and maintain storage areas while adhering to safety procedures.

The role requires physical labor, independence, and a basic understanding of safe waste-handling practices, with opportunities to participate in campus-wide cleanup initiatives

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform heavy lifting and long periods of walking.
• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Basic knowledge of safe waste-handling practices.

Responsibilities

• Collect and remove trash from residence halls, dormitories, and designated campus facilities.
• Service and empty outdoor trash receptacles and waste collection stations.
• Transport collected waste and operate approved equipment to dispose of trash into designated compactors.
• Maintain cleanliness around dumpsters, compactors, and waste storage areas.
• Monitor waste collection areas and report damaged receptacles, safety concerns, or maintenance issues.
• Assist with special cleanup projects and campus-wide waste management initiatives as assigned.
• Follow all safety procedures, environmental regulations, and company policies related to waste handling and equipment operation.

Skills

Physical labor

Independent work

Safety procedures

Job description

HES Facilities Management is seeking a Trash and Grounds Technician to collect and dispose of waste across residence halls and campus facilities, ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming campus environment. You will service outdoor receptacles, transport waste, and maintain storage areas while adhering to safety procedures.

The role requires physical labor, independence, and a basic understanding of safe waste-handling practices, with opportunities to participate in campus-wide cleanup initiatives