Waste/Recycling Collector - (493451 )

The University of Houston is seeking a Waste/Recycling Collector to collect, sort, and dispose of recyclable materials and solid waste on campus. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, cleaning collection areas, leading workers, and ensuring safety regulations are followed. The position requires a valid Texas Driver's License and no prior experience. Work may include weekends and holidays.
Department: Phys Plant-Solid Waste

Salary: Commensurate with Experience/Education

Description:

Collects, sorts, and disposes of both recyclable materials and
solid waste at the University. Assists with maintenance of Solid
Waste Division equipment and vehicles in accordance with safety
regulations and procedures.

1. Collects recycled and solid waste materials at drop off
locations across campus. Empties barrels, carts and large
containers into collection vehicle and returns them to department.
Inspects collection barrels, carts, dumpsters and other department
equipment for cleanliness and damage.

2. Facilitates the repair, cleaning and replacement of collection
barrels, carts, and dumpsters.

3. Cleans storage areas, vehicles, work sites, loading docks, and
equipment as needed. Picks up litter and debris caused during
collection from roadway and building. Cleans up the area around
accidental waste spills.

4. Leads temporary and student workers on work assignments.

5. Maintains Solid Waste/Recycling Center in a clean,
well-organized manner avoiding clutter and potential fire
hazards.

6. Inspects equipment and monitors supply levels. Cleans and
maintains vehicles and equipment.

7. May work weekends, holidays, and other irregularly scheduled
times. May serve on special task force during periods of
emergency.

8. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

MQ: Requires the ability to read, write and follow simple oral
instructions as might normally be acquired through 8 years of
formal schooling.

No experience

Requires a valid Texas Driver's License.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security
sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are an Equal
Opportunity Institution.