Recycling Service Technician

Stanford Health Care Main Campus is a 611-bed acute care hospital, with two adjacent Medical Office Buildings.

Under the leadership of the Waste Reduction Program Manager, The Recycling Service Technician provides for the collection, sorting, handling and disposal of municipal recycling and compost as well as specialty recycling streams including universal waste and donations. The technician performs customer service functions in daily coordination and completion of service. The technician manages tasks via a computer-based service management portal. The technician performs quality assessments as assigned. The technician follows standard precautions and all other infection prevention policies, safety practices and cleaning procedures, and performs various duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

· Collects recyclable and compostable materials, universal waste, and specialty discards from clinical and non-clinical locations on an established route.

· Collects large recyclables and specialty discards from clinical and non-clinical locations on call.

· Sorts all collected materials into correct container on the waste dock.

· Performs visual quality assessments of waste collection spaces and sort quality, documents as directed.

· Delivers collection bins for office cleanout / declutter events. Coordinates bin delivery and collection, and sorts materials into correct waste stream.

· Receives and manages requests in Maximo – computer-based facilities service management portal. Logs labor time and work details.

· Coordinates collection schedule and logistics with customers as needed. Performs customer service tasks within the context of daily work.

· Cleans recycling bins and collection carts according to hospital procedure.

· Observes and practices standard precautions and hospital established safety regulations and procedures.

· Operates waste compactors.

· Performs other related duties related to waste reduction, sustainability, and materials management as requested, including staff outreach activities, movement of materials and equipment in hospital as requested by Sustainability & Energy Department.

· Recognizes and eliminates potential hazards in work environment.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.

Education: Must be able to successfully complete in-service orientation and continuing education training programs

Experience: None required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

· Ability to establish and maintain respectful relationships with a diverse population.

· Ability to perform varied manual cleaning and related labor; lift, push, operate, and maintain equipment used; and keep simple records.

· Ability to prioritize work assignments and use time efficiently.

· Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English effectively at a level appropriate for the safe and effective performance of the job.

· Ability to work effectively as a team player.

· Basic computer and typing skills.

· Basic understanding of waste materials and equipment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25