What are the responsibilities and job description for the Waste & Streets Mgmt. Tech II position at Liberty University?
The Waste & Streets Management Technician II is responsible for assisting in the service of waste and streets operations. Working both independently and as a team, exercising good judgment and discretion is essential to this job.
Essential Functions And Responsibilities
This position requires a high school degree or GED. 2 years’ experience in grounds maintenance or maintenance preferred. Well-developed communications skills. CDL preferred and reputable driving record. Waste or Street maintenance experience and skills, desired. State Driver’s license and insurable with company’s agent. Must be able to understand and follow instructions, and work under limited supervision. Must be able to work well with the public and co-workers and present a positive attitude. Exceptional self-management. Desire to work with a team to accomplish goals. Urgency to grow and improve. Knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) and excellent computer skills are desired. Clean and professional appearance. Must be courteous, detailed oriented. Self-motivated, diligent, trustworthy, possess strong organizational and planning skills and well-developed communication skills. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and perform duties of the Grounds maintenance trade in typical Virginia climate. Certifications obtained while employed by Liberty University at the expense of the employer will be reimbursed back to the University upon voluntary termination (resignation) for the first 12 months after acquiring it. Proof of a valid Virginia driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance is required. Must be able to work on weekends, holidays, and flexible daily hours as well as various evening hours. Working conditions will include a considerable exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and loud/constant noise levels.
Time Type
Full time
Location
Onsite
The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.
Essential Functions And Responsibilities
- As Essential Personnel you are expected to be available in the event of school closings, delays, shutdowns and any emergencies including clean up required because of severe weather incidents. Maintenance personnel are essential to the overall success of Commencement (May) and Orientation and Move-in (August) weekend events and special events that are scheduled in facilities throughout the year and must be available to work scheduled and unscheduled hours as emergency needs arise. Performs snow removal activities as assigned, such as shoveling, salting, etc.
- Reports to work at the required time, follows and performs duties as assigned by the Supervisor, Manager and/ or the Grounds Director.
- Responsible for wearing the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while performing the job duties and responsibilities of a Waste & Streets Management Technician II, and while operating related equipment including but not limited to; protective eye wear, ear protection, hard hat, gloves, toe shoes shoe, respirators/ masks, reflective safety vests, and sunscreen.
- Responsible for wearing a harness with a lanyard and other PPE if operating aerial lifts to perform & complete assigned jobs.
- Follows daily and weekly work assignments.
- Will assist other Waste & Streets management technicians to work as a team and complete assigned tasks.
- Responsible for equipment maintenance and cleaning.
- Responsible for refuse collection from small cans & totters to dumpsters.
- Responsible for street and parking lot cleaning and marking, paint and decal applications for crosswalks, etc.
- Responsible for street repairs when needed.
- Responsible for signage repairs when needed.
- Responsible for transporting equipment on and off campus locations.
- Thorough knowledge of campus.
- Leadership ability to plan and direct work.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule when needed, including some nights and weekends.
- Remains abreast of existing and emerging technologies, processes, products, services and leading industry performance benchmarks.
- Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission.
This position requires a high school degree or GED. 2 years’ experience in grounds maintenance or maintenance preferred. Well-developed communications skills. CDL preferred and reputable driving record. Waste or Street maintenance experience and skills, desired. State Driver’s license and insurable with company’s agent. Must be able to understand and follow instructions, and work under limited supervision. Must be able to work well with the public and co-workers and present a positive attitude. Exceptional self-management. Desire to work with a team to accomplish goals. Urgency to grow and improve. Knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) and excellent computer skills are desired. Clean and professional appearance. Must be courteous, detailed oriented. Self-motivated, diligent, trustworthy, possess strong organizational and planning skills and well-developed communication skills. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and perform duties of the Grounds maintenance trade in typical Virginia climate. Certifications obtained while employed by Liberty University at the expense of the employer will be reimbursed back to the University upon voluntary termination (resignation) for the first 12 months after acquiring it. Proof of a valid Virginia driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance is required. Must be able to work on weekends, holidays, and flexible daily hours as well as various evening hours. Working conditions will include a considerable exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and loud/constant noise levels.
Time Type
Full time
Location
Onsite
The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.