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Recycling Worker

Employer
University of Toronto
Location
Toronto, ON

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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution
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General Description of Class:

Under general supervision inaccordance with specific procedures, operates recycling vehicles and equipmentand collects recyclable materials from campus buildings and grounds..

Typical Duties:

The following illustrative tasks indicate the level ofskill required and the extent of the responsibility involved in thisposition.  They in no way limit theincumbent to the tasks indicated.

 

Flexibility of the employee to perform a wide variety offunctions is necessary in successfully fulfilling the requirements of thisposition.  The degree to which eachemployee performs each of the following tasks listed below will vary accordingto where and when the employee is scheduled to work.

   

a)        collectsgarbage and recyclable materials according to specific procedures;

b)        cleans andmaintains central work area, collection areas and all garbage/recycling binsacross campus;

c)        dailyinspects garbage and recycling bins for contamination and removes same;

d)        informsuniversity community members and/or recycling coordinator of contaminationproblems when necessary;

e)        distributesgarbage bins, recycling containers, and other items as required;

f)         transfersfull central paper recycling bins to pick-up point, and exchanges them forempty bins;

g)        takesrecyclable items to off-campus locations when necessary;

h)        directsService Workers in performing assigned tasks;

i)         works onsnow and ice removal; and

j)         otherrelated duties as required.




Campus

Minimum Requirements:

Education:     

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.


Experience:   

One year related experience and/or combination of educational equivalent.


Other:           

Ability to communicate effectively in English (oral and written), possession of valid provincial Class "G" driver's license; physical ability to perform required duties; good public relations skills (courtesy and tact); working knowledge of environmental issues; ability to work in all weather conditions.





Department: Building Services, Grounds & Trades
Campus: St. George (downtown Toronto)
Schedule: Full-time
Job Field: Waste Management
Job Posting: Apr 24, 2019
Job Closing: May 2, 2019, 10:59:00 PM

Organization

Established in 1827, the University of Toronto is Canada's largest university, recognized as a global leader in research and teaching. U of T's distinguished faculty, institutional record of groundbreaking scholarship and wealth of innovative academic opportunities continually attract outstanding students and academics from around the world.

U of T is committed to providing a learning experience that benefits from both a scale almost unparalleled in North America and from the close-knit learning communities made possible through its college system and academic divisions. Located in and around Toronto, one of the world's most diverse regions, U of T's vibrant academic life is defined by a unique degree of cultural diversity in its learning community.The University is sustained environmentally by three green campuses, where renowned heritage buildings stand beside award-winning innovations in architectural design.

 

U of T is one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers.
U of T is one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers.

 

Are you looking for a challenging, meaningful career in a supportive and diverse environment?

Work where the world comes to think.

Work where the world comes to discover.

Work where the world comes to learn.

 

Opportunities exist for people from a wide range of backgrounds, ranging from recent graduates to experienced senior professionals.

We offer challenging work within an open environment that celebrates diversity in all its forms. Our focus is on creating a positive work environment that attracts and retains excellent employees through a combination of competitive compensation, favourable working conditions, opportunities for career growth and development and a unique organizational culture.

Employees have access to:

  • Excellent health and dental benefits;
  • On-site support for training and career development;
  • Flexible work arrangements;
  • Childcare subsidy;
  • Tuition waivers;
  • Scholarships and/or tuition waivers for dependants;
  • Generous paid time off;
  • Support on equity and diversity issues;
  • On-site child care;
  • University Pension Plan;
  • Subsidized athletic facility membership;
  • World-renowned libraries;
  • Confidential counselling services;
  • Parking and TTC Metropasses;
  • Employee and Family Assistance Plan;
  • Continued health benefits for pensioners.

 

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