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General Service Worker

General Service Worker

A General Service Worker performs a wide range of support and maintenance tasks to keep facilities, operations, and environments running smoothly. These professionals handle cleaning, minor repairs, material handling, and general upkeep across industries such as hospitality, healthcare, education, and manufacturing. They are essential team members who ensure safe, clean, and functional workspaces for staff and visitors alike.

  • general service worker
  • facility maintenance
  • janitorial
  • custodian
  • groundskeeper
  • building maintenance
  • housekeeping
  • labor worker
  • support staff
  • sanitation worker
  • utility worker
  • general laborer
  • maintenance technician
  • facilities support
  • cleaning services

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19

Students

81

Average monthly income

$2K - $4K

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Waste Management Course

This course covers the full spectrum of waste management, starting with waste classification, regulatory frameworks, and environmental impacts. You will learn how to conduct waste audits, design source reduction programs, and manage collection and transportation systems. The curriculum includes recycling operations, biological treatment of organic waste, thermal treatment technologies, and engineered landfill systems. Supplementary modules address hazardous waste specialization, circular economy strategies, digital waste management tools, and financial planning for waste programs. By the end, you will have the practical skills to lead waste management operations and drive measurable sustainability outcomes.

Students

35

Workload

4h - 360h

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What does a General Service Worker do

  • Perform routine cleaning and sanitation of assigned areas including floors, restrooms, and common spaces to maintain hygiene and safety standards

  • Assist with moving, loading, and unloading materials, furniture, or equipment as directed by supervisors

  • Conduct minor maintenance and repair tasks such as replacing light bulbs, fixing leaks, or patching walls to keep facilities in good condition

  • Support facility operations by restocking supplies, disposing of waste properly, and reporting any safety hazards or maintenance issues to management

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