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Waste Management Support Worker (Multiple Vacancies)

Florida State University
locationTallahassee, FL, USA
PublishedPublished: 7/12/2026
Full time
Department

Facilities - Waste Management

Responsibilities
  • Empties small outdoor trash collection receptacles on campus and collects plastic bottles and cans. Transports waste and recyclable materials to the Solid Waste / Recycling department using a utility vehicle. Empties multi-stream recycling stations after university events. Performs monitoring and upkeep of campus for litter to ensure the cleanliness of assigned zones.
  • Maintains a safe, clean, sustainable, and attractive environment for the students, faculty, and staff of our institution. Responsible for picking up pallets and items left on loading docks in support of cardboard collection throughout campus from designated sites and disposing of those materials into their properly specified compactors. Pressure washes trash receptacles as assigned.
  • Ensures that all manual and power equipment is clean and in proper working condition and reports maintenance problems to the supervisor. Assists in keeping the Waste Management Facility's outdoor areas clean, grounds, fence lines, and roll-off container areas in the compound. Performs other tasks as assigned by supervisor or higher authority. Requires a valid driver's license for driving utility vehicles.

Qualifications
  • Completion of ninth grade.
  • A valid State of Florida or Georgia Driver's License or ability to obtain upon hire.

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there's the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow's news!

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How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

Veterans' Preference

Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for post secondary educational requirements, in employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. Veterans' Preference applies to University Support Personnel System (USPS) positions only.

IMPORTANT: To claim Veterans' Preference, select "yes" to the question on the application questionnaire and upload a DD-214 (or equivalent), the Veterans' Preference Certification form, and other documentation if applicable with your online application before midnight of the position closing date.

Click the links for eligibility information and required documentation , or call FSU Human Resources at (850) 644-6034 .

Considerations

This is an USPS (University Support Personnel System) position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check .

This position is being re-advertised. Previous applicants need not apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.