Full-Time IWSS Technician (Dock Worker)
Baltimore, MD - USA
Job Summary
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I. Job Summary
The Technician IWSS is an essential team member of our Hospital Services team. The TM will be responsible for collecting and receiving waste from hospital personnel. Waste should be inspected for acceptance according to WMHS waste protocols. This team member will partner closely with their supervisor to ensure that all waste remains in compliance.
II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Separates waste streams into appropriate categories for treatment or disposal
- Solid waste
- RMW
- Recycling
- Hazardous
- Confidential
- Operates compactors and/or shredders as required
- Unload waste from incoming vehicles. Separates non-autoclavable waste to be incinerated
- Stage waste in area and/or properly stack waste for scanning in the Bio track system for proper recordkeeping purposes
- Scan waste carts for radioactivity and other adverse materials
- Load treatment equipment with waste for processing and/or properly package waste for transport off site. Operates RMW waste treatment equipment
- Wash and decontaminate waste carts manually and/or operate tub wash unit insuring the wash unit is operating properly. Removes clean tubs from wash unit inspects tubs and stacks for re-use
- Decontaminates vehicles cargo-carrying portion reloads assigned re-usable tubs and insures cargo-carrying portion of vehicle does not have free liquid on the floor
- Make simple adjustment or repairs such as realigning belts replacing grinder teeth and/or repairing containers escalating major repair issues to mechanic
- Maintains a clean environment through housekeeping program. Ensures spills cleaned up floor is dry and debris not on floor etc. are addressed immediately
- Greets hospital personnel in a professional and friendly manner
- May or may not perform the following
- Perform collection services throughout the hospital
- Interacts with patients and hospital staff in professional manner
- Shift leader responsibilities as needed: i.e.: staffing proper safety policies and programs are followed; complete shift required documentation; keep manager informed of any pertinent issues
- Notifies management of waste flow issues on hospital floors
- Assists management in scheduling collection and documenting locations
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
- Position requires extensive lifting walking bending and pushing. Must be able to lift up to 55 pounds and push and/or pull carts weighing as much as 500 pounds.
III. Qualifications
A. Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED (accredited) equivalent
- 1 year of Experience preferably in warehouse environmental services or related field
B. Preferred Qualifications
IV. Physical Requirements
Listed below are key points regarding physical demands physical and occupational risks and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Field: This job operates in both inside garage shop or gas plant conditions as well as in outside conditions that include inclement weather heat and humidity.
V. Schedule
Start Time: 1pm
John Hopkins Hospital (Baltimore MD)
Parking Reimbursed
Schedule subject to change to meet customers needs.
This role is designated as safety sensitive and will require the successful candidate to strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols. As part of the ongoing employment requirements the successful candidate may be subject to drug and alcohol testingincluding preemployment screening postincident evaluations reasonable suspicion checks and random testingin accordance with government regulations and company policies.
VI. Pay
The expected base pay range for this on-site position is $19.75 . This range represents
a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced
by a variety of factors including the candidates relevant experience education training certifications
qualifications and work location
VII. Benefits
At WM each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical dental vision life insurance and short-term addition we offer a stock purchase plan company matching on a 401(k) and more. Employees also receive paid vacation holidays and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.
If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for please click Apply.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
ABOUT WM WM ( WM.com ) is North America’s largest comprehensive waste management environmental solutions provider. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through ... View more