OPS Hazardous Waste Assistant

University Of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Florida is seeking a part-time Student Assistant for the Environmental Health & Safety department at UF's Main Campus in Gainesville. The role involves assisting with waste management facility tasks, delivering materials around campus, and supporting hazardous material recordkeeping.

The position requires a Florida driver's license and willingness to work indoors and outdoors during normal business hours.

Qualifications

• Florida driver's license and knowledge of UF campus.
• Dependable; able to work inside and outside.
• Available 12–20 hours per week in 3–4 hour blocks.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning at UF's waste management facility.
• Deliver and pick up materials around campus as necessary.
• Perform filing and record keeping in support of Hazardous Material Management Program.
• Answer phones and direct clients to proper support function or staff.

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Access

Job description

Job no: 541338
Work type: Student Ast, Temp Part-Time, Staff Part-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support
Department: 71000000 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY

Classification Title:

Florida Driver's license and knowledge of UF's campus are required. Must be dependable. Must be willing to work inside and outside. Ability to work 3-4-hour blocks of time during normal business hours preferred, for 12 - 20 hours per week. Lunchtime availability is helpful. Must be knowledgeable in MS Word, Excel, and Access.

Job Description:

• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning at UF's waste management facility.
• Deliver and pick up materials around campus as necessary.
• Perform filing and record keeping in support of Hazardous Material Management Program.
• Answer phones and direct clients to proper support function or staff.

$15.00 per hour.

Required Qualifications:

Florida Driver's license and knowledge of UF's campus are required. Must be dependable. Must be willing to work inside and outside. Ability to work 3-4-hour blocks of time during normal business hours preferred, for 12 - 20 hours per week. Lunchtime availability is helpful. Must be knowledgeable in MS Word, Excel, and Access.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications: N/A

Health Assessment Required:

Health Assessment Required: No

Advertised: 17 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 01 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.