Location : Upland
Job Type: Full Time Staff
Job Number: 202400067
Area: Facilities
Department: Grounds
Opening Date: 10/28/2024
Summary The Recycling and Refuse Technician performs all duties and tasks necessary to maintain Taylor University grounds free of trash and debris including collection and disposal of trash, collection and processing of recyclables, and operation of Taylor University Recycling Center.
Mission and CommitmentTaylor's mission is to develop servant-leaders marked with a passion to minister Christ's redemptive love, grace, and truth to a world in need.
As a community, Taylor faculty, staff, and students commit to living out Christ's love and truth in the here and now. We worship together, serve one another, and grow in faith as we learn in the classroom, on the field, at chapel, and anywhere else we're doing Life Together.
Duties and Responsibilities This position is primarily responsible to:
- Testify to personal experience of salvation in Jesus Christ, affirm belief in the University's Statement of Faith, abide by and practice our Life Together Covenant, and both personally agree with and support the Foundational Documents of Taylor University.
- Drive a truck on a pre-established route multiple times per day.
- Pick up trash, plastic bags, and assorted sizes of cardboard.
- Sort and empty recycling bins and containers.
- Maintain cleanliness of recycling area.
- Maintain tools and equipment.
- Operate baling equipment to include control panel, baling wire replacement, cleaning, clearing jams, and maintenance.
- Other duties as assigned.
Typical Qualifications Education and Experience- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Must have a valid driver's license.
Skills and Competencies- Knowledge of practical application of basic hydraulics and mechanics.
- Knowledge of safety procedures.
- Ability to work well with others and communicate effectively.
- Ability to operate a forklift.
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Supplemental Information - Physical Demands
- Work Environment
- Requires periodic exposure to and use of chemical compounds for application on trees, shrubs, ground cover, flowers, and grasses, which may be hazardous and cause injury if specific instructions regarding mixture, application, use, and disposal/storage are not properly followed.
- Employees considered as essential employees and must report to work as scheduled or called in when University offices are closed due to severe weather.
Environmental Conditions
- Work is primarily performed outdoors, year-round; involves considerable exposure to unusual elements including extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant orders and/or loud noises.
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Please use this link to navigate to the Taylor University website to review the following documents, which are part of our Foundational Documents: - Mission Statement- Statement of Faith- Sanctity of Life Statement- Statement on Human Sexuality- Multicultural Philosophy Statement
- Yes, I have read this page in its entirety and understand its contents
- No, I have not read this page in its entirety or I do not understand its contents.
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In reference to the Foundational Documents: Do you personally support these statements to be your own example of belief, and if hired by Taylor University, would you agree to abide by the Life Together Covenant, Sanctity of Life Statement, the Statement of Human Sexuality, the Statement on Multicultural Philosophy, Taylor University Mission Statement, and Statement of Faith?
Required Question