Recycle Refuse Worker

University of North Florid; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Florida seeks a hands-on worker to coordinate and perform campus recycling and refuse collection, operating trucks and equipment safely to gather materials for resale or disposal. The role includes supporting events, setting up and breaking down spaces, and assisting with daily department operations.

The position requires completing ninth grade and may require a classified driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Requires ninth grade or equivalent education.
• Background and credit checks may be required per university policy.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform recycle and refuse collection campus-wide.
• Operate large dump trucks, pickup trucks, utility vehicles with towable carts, forklifts and other equipment safely.
• Gather recyclable/refuse materials for resale or disposal and transport to recycling vendors as needed.
• Assist with setup of tables/chairs for events on campus.
• Assist supervisor with coordinating daily departmental operations; maintain work orders in the work management system.
• Provide manpower during events and assist with other Physical Facilities duties as requested.
• Receive and deliver supplies and help other departments as needed.

Education

Ninth grade or equivalent

Classified driver’s license (as required for vehicle operated)

Job description

DepartmentPhysical Facilities, RecycleCompensation$16.00 HourlyGeneral Description / Primary Purpose:This is work coordinating and performing recycle and refuse collection on the university campus to include operating large dump trucks, pickup trucks, utility vehicles with tow able carts, forklifts and other equipment in a safe and legal manner while performing the duties of gathering these materials for resale or disposal from throughout the campus and transporting them off campus to recycling vendors when required.Job Function:Collection of refuse and recyclable materials.Processes recyclable/refuse materials.Disposes of scrap metals.Disposes of surplus equipment.Tables/chairs set-up requests.Supplementary responsibilities.Assist supervisor with coordinating daily departmental operationsPossess work orders in work management systemSpecial set-up requestsGraduationsProvides manpower during eventsCleans up after eventsReceives and delivers suppliesAssists other departments as neededAssist with any other Physical Facilities responsibilities as requested by supervisor.This position is designated as a Tier 2 respondent for designated campus emergencies and events. In the event of a declared campus emergency, the position incumbent will make every effort to return to campus when directed. Supervision Received:Close supervision. The incumbent's work is reviewed by the supervisor for accuracy and to ensure instructions are being followed.Required QualificationsCompletion of ninth (9th) grade or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219. Some positions may require possession of a classified driver’s license appropriate to a type of vehicle operated.Statement(s) of UnderstandingThis position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX CoordinatorEqual OpportunityThe University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.CarnegieUNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University’s collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF’s mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.