Waste & Streets Management | Student Worker

The Waste & Streets Management Technician I is responsible for assisting in the service of waste and street operations. Working both independently and as a team, exercising good judgment and discretion is essential to this job.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

1. Reports to work at the required time, follows, and performs duties as assigned by the Supervisor, Manager, and/ or the Grounds Director.

2. Follows daily and weekly work assignments.

3. Will assist other Waste & Streets management technicians to work as a team and complete assigned tasks.

4. Responsible for equipment maintenance and cleaning.

5. Responsible for refuse collection from small cans & totters to dumpsters.

6. Responsible for street and parking lot cleaning and marking, paint and decal applications for crosswalks, etc.

7. Responsible for street repairs when needed.

8. Responsible for signage repairs when needed.

9. Responsible for transporting equipment on and off-campus locations.

10. Thorough knowledge of campus.

11. Ability to work a flexible schedule when needed, including some nights and weekends.

12. All other duties as assigned.

13. Operates light/ heavy-duty vehicles, backhoes, and push/ riding mowers, rakes, shovels, blowers, sprayers, chain saws, hydraulic boom, stripping machines, crack fill machines, line extractors, golf carts & UTVs. Pickup trucks with trailer, box truck, front-end loader, and tractor. Small tools, and any other equipment associated with the waste, and streets trade.

14. Responsible for wearing the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while operating Grounds related equipment including but not limited to; protective eyewear, ear protection, hard hat, gloves, steel-toed boots, respirators/ masks, reflective safety vests, and sunscreen.

15. As Essential Personnel you are expected to be available in the event of school closings, delays, shutdowns, and any emergencies including clean up required because of severe weather incidents. Maintenance personnel are essential to the overall success of Commencement (May) and Orientation and Move-in (August) weekend events and special events that are scheduled in facilities throughout the year and must be available to work scheduled and unscheduled hours as emergency needs arise. Performs snow removal activities as assigned, such as shoveling, salting, etc.

16. Remains abreast of existing and emerging technologies, processes, products, services, and leading industry performance benchmarks.

17. Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU's mission.

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Qualifications, Credentials, and Competencies

This position requires a high school degree or GED. Experience in grounds maintenance or maintenance preferred. Well-developed communications skills. CDL preferred and reputable driving record. State Driver's license and insurable with company's agent. Must be able to understand and follow instructions, and work under limited supervision. Must be able to work well with the public and co-workers and present a positive attitude. Exceptional self-management. Desire to work with a team to accomplish goals. Urgency to grow and improve. Knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) and excellent computer skills are desired. Clean and professional appearance. Must be courteous, detailed oriented. Self-motivated, diligent, trustworthy, possess strong organizational and planning skills and well-developed communication skills. Must be able to lift up to 50+ pounds and perform duties of the Grounds maintenance trade in typical Virginia climate. Certifications obtained while employed by Liberty University at the expense of the employer will be reimbursed back to the University upon voluntary termination (resignation) for the first 12 months after acquiring it.