Public Sanitation Specialist

Government of the Virgin Islands; Christiansted (United States Virgin Islands); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of the Virgin Islands is seeking a Grounds & Maintenance assistant to perform routine sanitation tasks, remove waste and animal carcasses, and assist with disposal at designated sites. The role involves outdoor work, handling heavy waste, and following safety guidelines to protect public health.

Responsibilities include collecting trash, operating within routes and schedules, and maintaining sanitary conditions while complying with health standards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of disposing waste per sanitation procedures.
• Understanding of insecticide precautions and safety.
• Ability to perform physically demanding sanitation tasks.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to lift, push, pull and move heavy waste items safely.

Responsibilities

• Remove waste and animal carcasses from areas.
• Collect bagged trash and empty bins.
• Disinfect assigned areas and dispose of waste.
• Spray or remove waste with owner permission when needed.
• Load waste onto disposal trucks for designated sites.
• Work under supervision and comply with health and safety standards.

Skills

Waste handling

Safety awareness

Manual labor

Physical stamina

Follow instructions

Job description

The Government of the Virgin Islands is seeking a Grounds & Maintenance assistant to perform routine sanitation tasks, remove waste and animal carcasses, and assist with disposal at designated sites. The role involves outdoor work, handling heavy waste, and following safety guidelines to protect public health.

Responsibilities include collecting trash, operating within routes and schedules, and maintaining sanitary conditions while complying with health standards.