Student Litter Picker-2

Job summary

Students are responsible for collecting and disposing of litter across the Vancouver Point Grey campus while separating recyclables. They must also conduct routine grounds checks and maintain accurate daily records of their collection activities.

Job details

Student (JFG) Job Category Student Employee Job Profile Misc Student Hourly - Worker Job Title Student Litter Picker-2 Department Waste Management | Municipal Services | Facilities Compensation Range See details below. Posting End Date October 14, 2026 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. Job End Date May 31, 2027 $20/hour There are four (4) vacancies open for this position. Students will be responsible for litter collection on campus. The successful candidates must be enrolled as a student at the University and maintain a minimum 18 credit course load. The position is a term appointment with the opportunity for renewal starting September with the same course load requirement. Please see below for job description details. Organizational Status Students will report to a Municipal Supervisor or their designate in the Department of Building Operations. Students will check in with the Head at the beginning of each shift to receive their daily assignment Typical Job Duties Collect and safely dispose of litter on the Vancouver Point Grey Campus in accordance with Building Operations Waste Management practices Separate recyclables from litter as necessary Emptying waste collected into the appropriate bins Conducts routine checking of grounds to ensure cleanliness in accordance with University standards Maintain daily records of litter collection via maps provided May be required to perform other duties related to the requirements of the position. Qualifications Students must be enrolled in a degree program at the University of British Columbia and maintain a minimum 18 credit course load. The position is a term appointment with the opportunity for renewal starting September with the same course load requirement. Students must be available to work between 7 and 14 hours per week. Shifts will be 3 to 4 hours in length and will be scheduled during the following hours: 6am – 2pm Mon - Fri Students must be able to physically carry out the requirements of the position including walking for an extended period of time and lifting litter bags between 10kg (11-22lbs) – 20kg (22-44lbs).

What you’ll do

Students are responsible for collecting and disposing of litter across the Vancouver Point Grey campus while separating recyclables. They must also conduct routine grounds checks and maintain accurate daily records of their collection activities.

Requirements

Candidates must be currently enrolled as a student at the University of British Columbia with a minimum 18-credit course load. The role requires the physical ability to walk for extended periods and lift bags weighing between 10kg and 20kg.

Listed skills

• record keeping · Preferred
• Physical stamina · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Litter collection
• Waste management
• Recycling
• Grounds maintenance
• Record keeping
• Physical stamina
• Lifting
• Litter Control
• Physical Stamina
• Record Keeping
• Cleanliness
• Waste Management
• Operations

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• Environmental & Sustainability
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