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Corning
Building & Grounds Maintenance
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Waste or Recycling Worker collects, recycles, processes or treats waste in a city or community. Works in a recycling plant, wastewater treatment facility, or landfill. Collects refuse from commercial and/or residential locations. Does not drive the vehicle used to collect/transport refuse.
$40,302 / year median in New York
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Building & Grounds Maintenance Corning
- 3.8 Fairport, NY Job Details $26.75
- $29.
Date:
Jul 29, 2026Location:
Fairport, NY, US, 14450 #job-location.job-location-inline { display: inline; }Company:
Corning Requisition Number:
77014 The company built on breakthroughs. Join us. Corning is one of the world's leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what's possible. How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations- not once in a career, but every day.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform and document routine site inspections, including annual inspections of ladders, fire extinguishers, cranes, hoists, and other designated equipment. Complete monthly inspections of fire extinguishers, emergency lighting, GFCI outlets, and other safety-related systems. Coordinate monthly records management activities. Support waste and recycling programs to ensure proper handling, collection, and disposal of materials. Oversee daily compost management activities in accordance with site procedures. Assist with chemical disposal activities and maintain organization and compliance within the chemical storage building. Manage monthly slurry jar collection, tracking, and processing activities. Support the evaporation and handling of process slurries following established environmental and safety procedures. Perform general light building maintenance and assist with facility upkeep as needed. Support seasonal and outdoor site maintenance activities, including salting and shoveling, as required. Maintain schedules, inspection logs, and related records accurately and in a timely manner. Follow all environmental, health, safety, and housekeeping requirements. Work collaboratively with internal teams to support site operations and compliance needs. Other duties as assigned.What You'll Need:
High school diploma or GED required. Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures. Good organizational and recordkeeping skills. Ability to manage routine responsibilities on a daily, monthly, and annual schedule. Effective communication skills and ability to work well with others. Basic problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn. Ability to work independently with general supervision. Ability to perform hands-on work in a manufacturing environment. Basic computer skills for tracking inspections, records, and schedules.Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:
Ability to perform physically active work, including frequent walking, standing, bending, and lifting throughout the shift. Ability to perform ladder work safely. Ability to work outdoors as needed in varied weather conditions. Personal protective equipment (PPE) required while on the manufacturing floor and while performing tasks involving potentially hazardous materials.Schedule:
6:00 am- 2:30 pm or 7:00 am
- 3:30 pm. This position does not support immigration sponsorship. The range for this position is $26.75 hourly rate
- $29.