Recycling Worker
- Employer
- University of Toronto
- Location
- St. George (Downtown Toronto)
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Date Posted: 06/22/2022
Req ID: 25294
Faculty/Division: Asst VP - Operations & Services
Department: Facilities & Services - Buildings and Grounds
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Description:
Under general supervision in accordance with specific procedures, operates recycling vehicles and equipment and collects recyclable materials from campus buildings and grounds.
Typical Duties
The following illustrative tasks indicate the level of skill required and the extent of the responsibility involved in this position. They in no way limit the incumbent to the tasks indicated.
Flexibility of the employee to perform a wide variety of functions is necessary in successfully fulfilling the requirements of this position. The degree to which each employee performs each of the following tasks listed below will vary according to where and when the employee is scheduled to work.
- collects garbage and recyclable materials according to specific procedures;
- cleans and maintains central work area, collection areas and all garbage/recycling bins across campus;
- daily inspects garbage and recycling bins for contamination and removes same;
- informs university community members and/or recycling coordinator of contamination problems when necessary;
- distributes garbage bins, recycling containers, and other items as required;
- transfers full central paper recycling bins to pick-up point, and exchanges them for empty bins;
- takes recyclable items to off-campus locations when necessary;
- directs Service Workers in performing assigned tasks;
- works on snow and ice removal; and other related duties as required.
Minimum Requirements for Selection
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.
Note: This is a full-time continuing position, the probationary rate is $20.45 and the rate after probation is $22.74/hr.
Closing Date: 07/04/2022,11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Hourly
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: Probationary Rate: $20.45/hr --Job Rate: $22.74/hr
Job Category: Facilities/Ancilliary Services
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Diversity StatementThe University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.
The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.
If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.
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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.
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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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