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Recycling Laborer - Planning & Facilities Management - Georgetown University
Job Overview
The Recycling Laborer assists in the operation of the campus-wide - including Georgetown community at large - multi-material solid waste disposal, recycling, compost and paper shredding programs.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Lift and empty heavy containers up to 50 pounds, process materials, and clean and disinfect assigned vehicles, collection areas, and collection containers (including indoor trash and recycling).
- Ensure that all disposal areas are clean, organized, fully functional with proper signage and operational; and support the department with any snow removal operations as needed.
- Ensure efficient and economic use of supplies and materials to conserve university resources; draw and/or requisition supplies, parts, materials and tools needed and uses such items economically to avoid undue costs; and inform supervisor of supply and material needs to ensure that adequate inventory is maintained.
- Suggest improvements in the work to improve unit operations; and provide supervisor with advice and suggestions regarding work methods, procedures, parts, tools and related matters for the purpose of improving the effectiveness and cost of service.
- As assigned, drive unit vehicles to designated stations.
Work Interactions and Work Mode Designation
Reporting directly to the Solid Waste Disposal and Recycling Supervisor, and the Recycling Laborer works alongside Heavy Vehicle Operators, landscapers and other Laborers.
They work primarily with employees in the Landscaping and Waste Management unit and Planning and Facilities Management department, but as work is being performed, they may interact with students, faculty, staff and visitors as they traverse the campus.
They work cooperatively with fellow employees to assure work is completed on time and according to specified plans.
This position has been designated as On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position's mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University's mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Completion of the 10th grade of High School
- Department of Transportation Health Certificate (DOT)
- 2 years of experience performing general labor or manual work - preference for experience directly related to recycling and solid waste management
- Technical Qualifications or Specialized Certification: This position requires the incumbent to operate University commercial vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 26K pounds maximum (e.g., tow trucks, box trucks, trash trucks, buses, lifts, etc.). As such, the incumbent must possess a medical card and/or certificate issued by the Department of Transportation (DOT), which is issued by a licensed “medical examiner,” after completion of a DOT physical examination as defined in GU Policy 1017 and DOT Regulations 391.11 (4) - Medical Card/Certificate and 390.5 (1) - Commercial Motor Vehicles (10K+) Definitions (http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov).
- A valid driver's license from Maryland, District of Columbia or Virginia
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Submission Guidelines:
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. Documents are not kept on file for future positions.
Need Assistance:
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Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website.
EEO Statement:
Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Benefits:
Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.
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