Job location: University Campus

Employment Type: Part-time
Posted data: 2020-07-16
Req: R3884
Job Description Summary

The Recycle-Sorter Worker: Sort materials, such as metals, glass, wood, paper or plastics, into appropriate containers for recycling. Clean recycling yard by sweeping, raking, picking up broken glass and loose paper debris, or moving barrels and bins.

***Must have Federal Work Study award to be considered for the position..***

Job Description

Duties and Tasks:

• Sort materials, such as metals, glass, wood, paper or plastics, into appropriate containers for recycling.
• Clean recycling yard by sweeping, raking, picking up broken glass and loose paper debris, or moving barrels and bins.
• Clean materials, such as metals, according to recycling requirements.
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures. May be required to assist with special events.
• May drive a cart or other vehicle.
• May be required to inventory equipment and supplies.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge:

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent experience preferred. 1 or more years of related experience preferred.

Skills:

• Good attention to detail.

Abilities:

• Ability to present self in a highly professional manner to others and understands that honesty and ethics are essential.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude.
• Ability to communicate with co-workers and other departments with professionalism and respect.
• Ability to maintain a professional relationship with all coworkers, vendor representatives, supervisors, managers, customers and client representatives.
• Ability to provide clear directions and respond accordingly to employees,
• Ability to read and understand relevant written materials and schematic drawings.
• Must have basic phone and computer skills (email, texting, etc.).
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to work well independently.
• Maturity of judgment and behavior. Maintains high standards for work areas and appearance. Attends work and shows up for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity in light of university time and attendance policy and/or operating hours. Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Must comply with any dress code requirements.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Close vision, Color vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus, with or without corrective lenses.
• Significant walking or other means of mobility. Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours), Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push and/or pull, and frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move 40 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS (MAY ADD ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS SPECIFIC TO DEFINED WORK LOCATION):

• Will Work in both indoor and outdoor environments, in varying weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud, Wears protective clothing and/or equipment required by the work environment or governmental regulations.

ENVIRONMENT: 

The work environment characteristics described here are a representation of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The term “qualified individual with a disability” means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email and other electronic means, move about the office and University, handle various type of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess.   The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds unless otherwise specified in the job description.

NOTICE:

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position.  Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.  Saint Leo University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student and graduate success.