Utility Worker Temp

Utility Worker I - (Temp)

This position is responsible for promoting sustainability at Georgia State University. This position assists in special projects, such as setting up and moving furniture for special on campus and off campus events, such as commencements, concerts, convocations, and areas, such as plazas and parks. This position will also drive work vehicles safely on and off campus; operate a forklift; specialize in recycling knowledge and processes, and maintain a safe, functional, and operational Recycling Center.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Assists in set up and participates in campus sustainability events such as Earth Week, Recyclemania, Move-in, and Move-Out
• Drives university vehicles and walks buildings to collect recycling from assigned loading docks and buildings; including operating compactor truck and collecting cardboard.
• Operates vertical baler and forklift to bale and store paper and plastic fil; operates paper shredder to shred confidential documents.
• Removes recyclables from truck and sorts them at Recycling Center into correct location; plays a key role in keeping this area clean, safe, and functional.
• Drives university vehicles to haul materials to designated off-campus locations.
• Completes work orders in a timely fashion; provides excellent customer service and maintains a collaborative and positive working relationship.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum requirements:
  
  High school diploma or GED, a valid Georgia driver's license.
• Preferred hiring requirements: CDL license or driving experience preferred, forklift certification preferred, experience with recycling, building services, janitorial, trash collection, and grounds experience preferred.

Georgia State University values community, identity, placemaking and belonging, transformation, integrity, excellence, and strategic innovation.