Hospital Refuse Worker

Miami, FL | Full-Time Environmental Support Services

Summary

Hospital Refuse Worker performs unskilled manual labor in the collection and removal of refuse in a large county hospital complex. Hospital Refuse Workers do routine repetitive work as part of a refuse collection work force in collecting and transporting refuse from various hospital locations.

Responsibilities

Drives Cushman vehicles to various locations to pick-up / unload waste. Collects biomedical waste, solid waste, recyclables and non-hazardous chemotherapy waste from various locations throughout the hospital and transports it to the waste management building. Ensures that all carts are clean at all times. Assumes responsibility for the cleanliness of the waste management carts during assigned shift. Assists waste management operators and / or automotive equipment operators at waste management building as required. Loads waste into appropriate dumpsters and / or compactors at the waste management building. Demonstrates full knowledge and understanding of all Biomedical Waste Rules and applies them to the hospital operation. (Chapter 64E-16 of the Florida Administrative Code on Biomedical Waste). Ensures that the waste cart is clean and covered with the proper cover at all times. Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise). Performs all other related job duties as assigned.

Experience

Generally requires 0 to 3 years of related experience.

Education

High School diploma is strongly preferred.

Skill

Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment. Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications.

Credentials

Non-licensed worker.

Unit Specific Credential

Working Conditions

Physical Requirements - Job functions requires extended walking or standing. Must be able to climb stairs / ladder, stoop, bend, crawl and perform repetitive motions as needed. Must be able to carry objects weighing 21 to 50 pounds. Must be able to lift , push or pull objects weighing 51 to 100 pounds with the use of appropriate devices. Function requires visual acuity to perform job related activities such as : operating machines or motor vehicles and performing mechanical or skilled trades tasks of a repetitive and non-repetitive nature. Certain jobs in this group may have specific physical abilities requirement. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit / department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).

Environmental Conditions - Fast paced environment with occasional high pressure or emergent situations. Jobs in this group frequently work outdoors, are subject to potential hazards and may have exposure to extreme weather and high temperatures, noisy or dusty areas and confined spaces. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit / department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).