Trash Technician

Paycom; Miami Gardens (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom is seeking a Trash Technician in Miami Gardens, FL to keep campus grounds debris-free and to manage trash, recycling bins, and designated compactor areas. This full-time role requires manual labor, outdoor work, and handling of materials with power equipment such as a trash compactor and forklift.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma or GED and are able to read, write, and communicate in English.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to read, write, speak English.
• Prior floor care maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collects and transports general waste, recycling, and soiled linens.
• Collects and transports recyclable materials.
• Operates power equipment including trash compactor and forklift.
• May perform conventional housekeeping duties in other areas.
• Arrange and stock meeting rooms and transport supplies.
• Respond to customer service requests.
• Collaborate with others, stay organized, complete tasks, solve problems, and communicate effectively.

Skills

Team collaboration

Organization

Task completion

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33054, Position Type: Full Time, Position Summary:

The Trash Technician is responsible for making sure the campus grounds are free of debris and trash. In addition, the position is to maintain all the University's trash, recycling bins, designated compactor areas etc.

Essential Functions

• Collects and transports general waste, recycling, and soiled linens in accordance with department guidelines.
• Collects and transports recyclable materials.
• Operates power equipment in the completion of assignments, which include the trash compactor and forklift.
• May be called upon to perform conventional housekeeping-related duties in other areas as needed.
• Responsible for the arrangement and setup of meeting rooms, including the transport and stocking of supplies.
• Responds to customer Service requests.
• Must collaborate with others, organize well, accomplish tasks, solve problems, and communicate effectively.

Competencies

• STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR: Acts in a manner that supports the standards of communication, respect, privacy, and teamwork by demonstrating a commitment to professional and ethical conduct.
• CUSTOMER SERVICE: Demonstrates commitment to service excellence by promptly addressing internal/external customer issues/requests, resolving concerns while maintaining a professional image and behavior to build and enhance the patient/family/customer experience.
• ACCOUNTABILITY: Accepts ownership of job roles and specific assignments/goals; works independently, takes responsibility for own actions; admits mistakes and judgment errors; and accepts constructive feedback. Connects personal work results to the accomplishment of team and organizational goals.
• RESPONDING TO CHANGE: Accepts change and adapts in a positive and productive manner; handles unexpected situations and changes in direction calmly and with confidence. View new assignments and job responsibilities as an opportunity for growth.
• ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES: Maintains a clean and safe environment, enhancing the facility's appearance.
• ROOM CLEANING AND CHECKOUT: Utilizes appropriate guidelines for sanitizing and preparing patient rooms.
• FLOOR CARE: Provides a safe and sanitary environment by maintaining a consistent floor care program.

Qualifications: Required Education and Experience

High School diploma or GED preferred. Ability to read, write, speak English, including comprehension of verbal and written instructions, correspondence and memos is highly preferred. Must be able to prioritize job duties and be able to work independently and/or in a team environment. Prior experience in floor care maintenance is highly preferred.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Required to stand, push, pull, reach, lift, bend, and walk for extended periods of time.
• Required to lift 50-75 pounds occasionally, and 25 pounds regularly.
• Must be able to push/pull carts weighing 50 pounds on a regular basis.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Required to stand, push, pull, reach, lift, bend, and walk for extended periods of time. Required to lift 50-75 pounds occasionally, and 25 pounds regularly.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This position is expected to work a minimum of 37.5 hours per week. This position will be working outdoors for most of the day.