Team Member Litter

Purpose:   The Environmental Services Team Member – Litter is responsible for providing litter patrol and environmental services in assigned areas. This position performs routine cleaning, litter collection, waste removal, and related duties to maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work environment.

The Team Member works independently and as part of a team while following established procedures, safety requirements, work schedules, and quality standards. The position may also assist individuals with disabilities with assigned activities and duties, as appropriate.

Regular attendance is a most important job requirement and an essential function of this position.

Basic Task List:

- Provide litter patrol services in assigned areas

- Pick up litter and debris using appropriate hand tools or by hand when appropriate

- Carry bags, trash receptacles, collection tools, and other equipment used in litter patrol activities

- Collect and remove waste, garbage and debris from assigned areas

- Load and unload trash and debris using appropriate procedures and equipment

- Monitor assigned areas and communicate the need for additional supplies or materials

- Follow checklists/task lists, work schedules, and procedures

- Assist clients with assigned activities/duties/needs

- Perform quality checks during work performance and upon work completion

- Perform preventive maintenance prior to use of equipment and to use equipment appropriately.

- Maintain a safe, clean and healthy work environment

Secondary Duties:

- Must attend staff development and/or work training programs as assigned

- Provide assistance in other work areas or perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education

- High school diploma/GED preferred

- Equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered

Experience

- Previous experience in environmental services, custodial services, grounds maintenance, litter patrol, or related service work is preferred

- Experience working as part of a team is preferred

Knowledge Required/ Willingness to Learn

The employee must demonstrate the ability and willingness to learn:

- Proper use of equipment, materials, and supplies used in the assigned work area

- Safety procedures applicable to the assigned duties

- Proper methods for collecting, handling and disposing of litter and waste

- Established work procedures, schedules, checklists, and task assignments

- Quality standards applicable to assigned duties

- Proper care and routine inspection of equipment before use

- Emergence procedures and accident reporting requirements

- Appropriate techniques for assisting individuals with disabilities or other limitations.

Skills/Aptitudes/Temperament

The employee must demonstrate:

- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

- Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and individuals receiving services

- Ability to follow established work schedules and complete assigned tasks

- Ability to perform quality checks during and after completion of assigned work

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

- Ability to use assigned tools and equipment safely and appropriately

- Dependability and consistent attendance

- Ability to maintain a professional and respectful attitude when interacting with others

Physical and Working Requirements

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation

- Frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, reaching and lifting

- Lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling items weighing 15 lbs. or more

- Extended periods of standing and walking during the workday

- Working outdoors and in varying weather conditions

- Repetitive physical activities associated with litter collection and waste removal

- Following appropriate safety procedures when handling litter, waste, equipment, and materials

- The position may require the individual to lift, carry, load items weighing 15 lbs. or more, frequently.