Recycling Specialist

COMMUNITY HOUSING PARTNERSHIP•San Francisco, CA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The Janitor-Recycling Specialist 1 or 2 is primarily responsible for maintaining the trash recycling as mandated by the City of San Francisco. The Recycling Specialist will work at four different properties in the HomeRise portfolio to ensure the outgoing trash is properly sorted into compost, recycling and trash bins or totes. The Recycling Specialist, working with the property Maintenance Supervisor will adhere to the current trash pick-up schedule with San Francisco Recology in placing the bins/totes in the designated area for pick-up. Once the trash has been properly disposed, the Recycling Specialist will return the bins/totes to the trash servicing area located within each property. Cleanliness standards at each work location will be maintained by the Recycling Specialist with the assistance of the regular property janitorial staff. The Janitor-Recycling Specialist 2 reports to the Maintenance Supervisor.

Requirements

Qualified individuals will have prior experience with janitorial work and/or be certified through a janitorial training program
Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft Office is required.
Candidates must have a demonstrated ability to work independently, be self-starter, self-motivated, and the ability to interact with staff, residents and visitors with professionalism and respect.
The position requires the successful candidate to adhere to an ongoing cleanliness program for each building and to completely follow through with assigned tasks.
Qualified individuals must have strong interest in doing social justice advocacy.
Sensitivity to the issues of homelessness and recovery, and ability to work with people from diverse educational and personal backgrounds.
Valid phone number required.

Responsibilities

Follow specific safety procedures, current PPE policies and special instructions as it relates to trash sorting provided by the Maintenance Supervisor and/or the Facilities Director.
Report any significant safety concerns or physical plant problems to the property’s Maintenance Supervisor.
Perform all trash recycling duties as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor.
Empty full garbage collecting bins and /or plastic compactor bags following the City of San Francisco’s recycling procedures, i.e. compost in green totes, recyclables in blue totes/dumpsters, and plastic bags, wrappers etc., in black totes/dumpsters.
Maintain cleanliness of the trash room; sweeping up all debris from the recycling process.
Clear debris or obstacles, such as cardboard, Styrofoam and placing such items in the proper receptacle.
Clean up spills and ensure general cleanliness of the recycling areas, including hallways, and parking lots.
Other duties only as it relates to recycling/trash sorting as assigned.

Benefits

100% employer-paid employee healthcare options (Kaiser or Sutter)
dental
vision
life & disability insurance
FSA for childcare, medical and commuter expenses
a 403(b) retirement investment plan with employer match
Employee Assistance Program
paid on-the-job training
career advancement within a growing organization
professional development opportunities with an annual Education Benefit that includes paid time off.
PTO (2 weeks accrued for the first 12 months and 3 weeks accrual from 13-36 months of continuous service)
14 paid holidays with one floating day for your birthday
sick time accrual
Employee Referral Program
HERO Award recognizing outstanding performance in the line of duty
sabbatical leave after 5 years of service
a 45-minute paid lunch period per shift.