Utility Worker I

Georgia State University • Atlanta, GA

3d

About The Position

Working with partners across campus and beyond, Sustainability Initiatives serves as a hub to create and communicate innovative solutions to our most pressing global challenges. We act as the catalyst for creating a culture of sustainability at Georgia State through enhancing living-learning laboratory opportunities on campus, exploring techniques to lower our resource use and costs, and empowering our students to become global leaders in sustainability.
The Department of Sustainability Initiatives at Georgia State University is seeking to hire a Utility Worker I.
WHAT MAKES GSU A GREAT PLACE?
Flexible work environment.
Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.
Professional development opportunity and mentorship.
A rapidly growing center within an academic setting.
WHAT WILL YOU DO:
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

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED. A valid Georgia driver's license is required.
• Ability to lift 75 lbs.
• Ability to work in all temperature conditions.
• Flexible schedule to include nights and weekends.
• Extended standing, walking, ability to bend, stoop, reach and climb ladders.

Nice To Haves

• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• CDL license or driving experience preferred
• Forklift certification preferred
• Experience with recycling, building services, janitorial, trash collection, grounds experience preferred

Responsibilities

• 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 vehicle to haul materials to designated off-campus locations.
• Completes work orders in a timely fashion; provides excellent customer service and maintains collaborative and positive working relationship.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment.
• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
• Professional development opportunity and mentorship.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees