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Waste Disposal Attendant

Part-Time / Overnight Shift

NewYork-Presbyterian

Columbia University Irving Medical Center

168 Fort Washington Avenue, New York, NY 10032

At NewYork-Presbyterian, our staff are essential to ensuring a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment for our patients and their families. From friendly smiles and conversations, to the continuous focus on infection control, our waste disposal professionals help to provide a positive experience for everyone within our hospital. If you’re ready to play a key role in the care and caring of our patients, explore the following position:

Under the supervision of the Supervisor of Waste Management, performs a variety of tasks to ensure that all medical, solid and recyclable waste is disposed of in the proper manner. This is a non-professional position. 

This part-time position is at CUMC campus, Overnight Shifts, with schedules on Weekends and Holidays.

Preferred Criteria

• Customer service experience 

Required Criteria

• High School Diploma or GED.
• DOT certification to remove hazardous waste or to be completed within two months of hire.
• Certification to operate pallet jack and/or motorized pony cart or to be completed within two months of hire
• Ability to read and understand English.

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.

Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.

NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.

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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

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