Recycling Conservation Corps- Work Exp. - California City, United States - Field Institute

Field Institute

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California City, United States

2 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

SUMMARY
The Cesar Chavez Environmental Corps (CCEC) is a division of the Farmworkers Institute of Education and Leadership Development (FIELD). FIELD is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded in 1978 by Farmworker leader Cesar E.

Chavez, and is dedicated to strengthening America's agricultural and rural communities through our Core Values of Opportunity, Excellence, Integrity, Innovation and Si Se Puede.

FIELD carries out its mission through a continuum of educational and workforce development programs that assist underserved communities in achieving empowerment, self-sufficiency, and a better quality of life.

FIELD has realigned our training and education to promote career pathways for adult learners. This includes work experience opportunities in Environmental Conservation, Energy, Education, Entrepreneurship and Civic Action.

DEFINITION
The Corpsmember supports projects at various sites located throughout Kern County and various California regions. This position is geared to develop hands-on job skills with the completion of contracted projects. The Corpsmember must be actively enrolled in an approved educational program in tandem with this role.

This position is an on the job training program for one (1) year, with possibility of an extension for an additional year if requested and approved by CCEC management.

NOTE: Failure to request a written extension to CCEC management may result in separation from the program.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to the following. Other related duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

Collecting and sorting of CRV containers
Collection of electronic waste
Pickup and recycling of tires
Community outreach and education on oil, CRV, electronic waste by passing out fliers, etc.
Roadside cleaning
Removal of litter and debris
Landscape maintenance
Removal of weeds and overgrowth
Highway roadside litter removal
Environmental restoration

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

JOB QUALIFICATIONS /REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be between the ages of 18 to 26 at the time of hire
Must be comfortable working along highways and fastmoving vehicles
Ability to communicate effectively and work with other team members in a positive manner
Ability to exercise considerable tact and courtesy in frequent contact with the public
Must be punctual and reliable
Must be able to be physically engage, lift, push, pull up to of 50 pounds repeatedly, independently and throughout your entire work shift
Must be able to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl for extended periods of time
Must be willing to learn and operate a forklift
Must be able to work during adverse weather and outdoor conditions (extreme heat and cold, wildlife, steep incline/uneven grounds, ect.)
Must be enrolled in an approved educational program (high school, college, university, career technical, trade school, vocational school, ect.)
Must attend class on a regular basis

EDUCATION

Must be enrolled in an approved educational program (high school, college, university, career technical, trade school, vocational school, ect.)

or willing to enroll

Must be attending class on a regular basis

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

No work experience required

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:

Valid CA Drivers License preferred, but not required

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to travel as needed/required
Must have reliable transportation

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Basic reading and writing skills
Ability to respond to common inquiries or concerns from customers, employees/coworkers, supervisors, management, and other personnel

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside conditions (extreme heat and cold, wildlife, steep incline/uneven grounds, etc.) and warehouse environment.

Operating a forklift. Working around machinery having moving parts and vehicles. Working along highways and fast moving vehicles. Regular exposure to fumes (including fumes from vehicle and equipment operation), dust, gasses, and odors. Exposure to cleaning agents, chemicals, skin irritants, and electric shock.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be