Trash Tech

The Budd Group•High Point, NC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Knowledge of operating waste handling equipment for the collection, sorting, and disposal of refuse and recyclables. As a trash tech for the Budd group at High Point University, you will be responsible for a list of duties which will include cleaning, organizing, vacuuming, sweeping, etc. You should be able to manage your time well. It is important to note that you will be working closely with our other trash techs during the early morning hours and you will also work independently into the later morning hours. It is also important to note that you should be able to communicate well with your coworkers, supervisor(s), and manager(s). General Cleaner cleans bathrooms, conference room, meeting rooms, space etc., vacuuming carpet, wet mopping Floors, trash removal, dusting, glass cleaning, stocking restroom supplies, soap & towel dispensers, other duties as needed. Self-motivated, able to perform the duties of the job without supervision. Dependable and neat in appearance. Operates various types of equipment and machinery, which include wet vacuums, hand trucks, vacuum cleaners, carpet extractors, floor buffers, automatic scrubbers, etc. Assists in the completion of the workload in the absence of other service workers. Reports any malfunctions / maintenance problems to the supervisor. Discusses work problems and/or schedule problems with supervisor and / or management. May be required to lock and / or unlock doors. Attends training meetings and sessions as directed.

Requirements

Must possess a valid driver’s license
Demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
Must have the ability to work independently with limited supervision

Nice To Haves

Previous general and/or janitorial cleaning experience preferred
May have on-call responsibilities
Ability to obtain and maintain certification

Responsibilities

Removing trash from the trash chutes within all buildings.
Removing the dumpster from the compactor and putting it in its proper place outside for our trash company to pick up.
Hooking up a new dumpster to the compactor.
Walk all trash chute rooms on each floor throughout the buildings to ensure they are empty (If not, you will remove the trash by hand or throw it down the chute).
Sweep up around the compactor to ensure that your area stays clean.
Deep clean of each trash room (assigned trash room).
Use provided cleaners to clean underneath and around the compactor as well as the sensors and the trash room floors to keep everything clean and to help contain the smell.
Complete all dumpster duties by 10:00 AM.
Refer to assigned building for the day and check in with the janitor to see what they will need help with (either vacuuming the halls or helping sweep/mop the stairwells).
Communicate well with coworkers, supervisor(s), and manager(s).
Cleaning bathrooms, conference rooms, meeting rooms, spaces, etc.
Vacuuming carpet, wet mopping floors, trash removal, dusting, glass cleaning, stocking restroom supplies, soap & towel dispensers, other duties as needed.
Operate various types of equipment and machinery, which include wet vacuums, hand trucks, vacuum cleaners, carpet extractors, floor buffers, automatic scrubbers, etc.
Assist in the completion of the workload in the absence of other service workers.
Report any malfunctions / maintenance problems to the supervisor.
Discuss work problems and/or schedule problems with supervisor and / or management.
May be required to lock and / or unlock doors.
Attend training meetings and sessions as directed.