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Alfa Gamma Seafood Group

Cleaning Operator

Miami, FL

$16/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

Sacar la basura y vaciarla en el cuarto principal de la basura y compactador. * Sacar los contenedores de basura, lavarlos y desinfectarlos. (con la ayuda del forklift) * Lavar y desinfectar cuarto ...

Sage Hospitality

Public Area Attendant

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$15 - $19/hr

Retira la basura al contenedor de basura. * Limpia los ascensores publicos y de servicio (por dentro y por fuera). * Notifica al supervisor de limpieza, al departamento de mantenimiento o al MOD ...

Sage Hospitality

Public Area Attendant

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$13.50 - $17.25/hr

Retira la basura al contenedor de basura. * Limpia los ascensores públicos y de servicio (por dentro y por fuera). * Notifica al supervisor de limpieza, al departamento de mantenimiento o al MOD ...

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As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for basura in the United States is $15.49, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.70 and $17.07 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a basura?

Basura workers, often known as sanitation workers or garbage collectors, are responsible for the collection, removal, and disposal of waste materials from homes, businesses, and public spaces. Their work is essential for maintaining public health and cleanliness in cities and communities. Basura workers typically operate garbage trucks, collect trash and recyclables, and ensure that waste is properly sorted and transported to designated facilities. They play a critical role in waste management systems and environmental protection.

What does a basura do?

Sanitation workers, often referred to as garbage collectors, are responsible for collecting and disposing of waste from residential, commercial, or industrial areas. Their typical day involves operating garbage trucks, lifting and emptying trash bins, and ensuring that recyclable materials are separated properly. They often work in teams, coordinating with drivers and other crew members to cover assigned routes efficiently. Adhering to safety protocols and maintaining equipment are also important aspects of the role, as is occasionally interacting with the public to address questions or concerns about waste management.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a basura?

The job title 'Basura' does not correspond to a recognized real-world professional occupation, so relevant skills and qualifications cannot be provided.

What is the difference between Basura vs Reciclador?

AspectBasuraReciclador
CredentialsNo formal certifications typically requiredNo formal certifications, but experience in sorting recyclables is common
Work EnvironmentWaste collection sites, landfills, streetsRecycling centers, streets, community collection points
Industry UsageWaste disposal and collectionRecycling and waste sorting
Job FocusCollecting and disposing of wasteSorting and selling recyclable materials

Basura workers primarily focus on waste collection and disposal, often working at landfills or streets. Recicladores, on the other hand, specialize in sorting and selling recyclable materials, often working in recycling centers or community collection points. While both roles involve waste management, their focus and work environments differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Basura job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 47% Full Time, 51% Part Time, and 1% Temporary. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $32,212 per year, or $15.5 per hour.

Janitorial Services - 38040

Harvard Maintenance, Inc

Columbia, MO • On-site

$15/hr

Full-time

Dental, Retirement

Re-posted 16 days ago

Harvard Maintenance rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 23 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

6th of 59 rated cleaning companies

Job description

Objetivo del puesto
Limpieza básica, incluida la limpieza de todas las áreas comunes, baños, entradas, ascensores, pasillos, ventanas, muebles, accesorios, escaleras, sillas, mesas, teléfonos, fuentes de agua potable, limpieza de la basura, limpieza del polvo y otros elementos/áreas asignados. Tenemos varios turnos disponibles, así como oportunidades de tiempo completo, de tiempo parcial y por temporada.
Tareas y responsabilidades esenciales
  • Responsable de todo el servicio de limpieza básico
  • La limpieza de los baños incluye reponer el papel higiénico y otros dispensadores, vaciar la basura, limpiar y desinfectar los accesorios, limpiar los espejos, limpiar las puertas y paredes de partición, barrer y fregar los pisos de cerámica, y limpiar inodoros y urinarios.
  • Correr los muebles, aspirar, cambiar la posición de los muebles, vaciar la basura y reemplazar los revestimientos.
  • Revisar todos los contenedores de basura antes de moverlos.
  • La limpieza incluye eliminar el polvo, pasar una mopa húmeda, barrer, pasar la aspiradora, quitar chicles, eliminar el polvo, recoger objetos grandes del piso y limpiar los vidrios.
  • Realiza tareas adicionales según se requiera, incluida la asistencia a áreas inundadas, derrames accidentales y trabajos relacionados de limpieza para problemas de basura y baños.
  • Llena de provisiones carros y armarios al final de cada turno.

Conocimientos y habilidades requeridos
  • Mínimo de 1 año de experiencia
  • Sólidas habilidades de comunicación
  • Debe estar dispuesto a trabajar las horas asignadas

Remuneración
Harvard ofrece una tarifa competitiva de pago por hora que incluye un paquete de beneficios con seguro médico, dental, de vida y de discapacidad a largo plazo (LTD, por sus siglas en inglés), junto con el plan de ahorros 401k.
Un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades - Hombre/Mujer/Discapacitado/Veterano
Detalles de sueldos y salarios
USD $15.00/Hr.
Horario de trabajo
M-F 6am-2:30pm

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About Harvard Maintenance

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The Harvard Companies provide important building services to thousands of clients across the business community. Harvard Maintenance and Harvard Protection Services are two of the largest and fastest growing, privately owned providers of high quality janitorial and security services in the United States. We are an industry leader and are well known for our innovative thinking and entrepreneurial spirit. Our success over the last fifty years stems from Harvard's Inverted Pyramid®, which recognizes that our front-line employees are the most important people in our organization. The Inverted Pyramid® ensures that our employees feel valued, are given the tools to be successful, and are empowered to execute in their roles. People are also at the center of our Core Values. Our People First core value clearly states that "we are a family organization that promotes respect and embraces diversity".

Industry

Facilities support services

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Miami, FL, US

Year founded

1961

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