Utility Worker

**This is an on-site position. Remote workers will NOT be considered.**

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Housekeeping Supervisor this position requires employee to provide trash/recycle pick-up throughout campus facilities to include resident halls, common areas, gathering areas, athletic areas and loose trash. Perform duties in accordance with established standards and instructions.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Trash Pick-up campus wide to include but not limited to the following:

All exterior trash cans (Law School breezeway 3 times daily).

Replace liners in exterior trash containers.

Empty dumpster’s daily, and ensures dumpster access faces away from fence /walls.

Pick up loose trash/debris located on the ground throughout campus.
Picking up all recycle bins twice a week (Tuesday & Friday).

Wash interior/exterior dumpster every time they’re emptied.

Wash trash compactor daily.

Pick up trash bags placed in collection area.

Assist in the moving of furniture and equipment and event set ups.

Report items that are in need of repair so they can be placed in the work order system.

Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor/ Operations Manager.

Pressure cleaning

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

All routine assignments shall be performed alone, following established safety standard practices. Sub-standard conditions should be questioned and resolved with immediate supervisor.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

No supervisory responsibility.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS/SPECIFICATIONS:

Must have the ability to read and write and follow oral and written instructions. Prior experience in a similar position required. Ability to operate hand tools and equipment associated with custodial services such as fork lift, compactors etc. Employee may be exposed to chemical, mechanical or electrical hazard. Employee may be exposed to dust, fumes, and odoriferous working conditions. May be required to lift, push and or pull up to 70 lbs. Incumbent is expected to adhere to all established health and safety rules and regulations.

1. Would focus primarily on the completion and breakdown of University events & setups.

a. This would alleviate the burden placed on Maintenance as they juggle daily work tasks and setups.

2. The secondary functions would be to assist with workflow in maintenance and would have work orders assigned to them as needed.

3. Lastly, any other needs for the department and University these positions could assist with directly.

Tuition Benefit

After 1 year of continuous full‐time service, employees are eligible to enroll in STU’s bachelor and master courses, tuition‐free. The program will cover a maximum timeframe of 125% of credit hours attempted toward the degree program. Employees may enroll in STU’s doctoral program, with a 40% tuition discount, under the same conditions.

Catholic Identity

St. Thomas University is a Catholic university sponsored by the Archdiocese of Miami committed to academic and professional success guided by its Catholic identity. All employees are therefore expected to respect the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church and support the University’s religious mission. All employees hereby acknowledge their familiarity and support of the religious affiliation, mission and values of St. Thomas University.

Equal Employment Opportunity

St. Thomas University is an equal opportunity employer that promotes a diverse and inclusive organization. It is the policy of the University to fill each vacancy with the candidate who represents the best fit for the position and to promote and transfer employees from within whenever possible and practical. Employment decisions are made on the basis of the candidate’s personal capabilities, qualifications, and ability to assist the University in fulfilling its mission without discrimination. With regard to the latter, the University’s program of recruiting employees for mission aims to inform prospective employees of the University’s mission and to help them and hiring personnel determine how they will support and contribute to the University’s mission.

E-Verify

St. Thomas University is an E-Verify® Employer. E-Verify® is an Internet-based system that allows an employer, using information reported on an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to determine the eligibility of that employee to work in the United States. STU will utilize E-Verify® to verify employment eligibility for all newly hired employees.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Miami Gardens, FL 33054: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Maintenance: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location