Recycling Technician-Journey

University of North Carolina at Charlotte, United States

Updated: about 1 month ago
Location: Charlotte, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Position Information
General Information


Vacancy Open to All Candidates
Employment Type Permanent - Full-time
If time-limited, note appointment end date
Hours per week 40
Months per year 12
Position Number 010014 and 010048
NC Salary Grade Equivalency GN03
Classification Title Building Environmental Tech
Working Title Recycling Technician-Journey
Salary Range $33,540 - $37,594
Anticipate Hiring Range $33,540 - $34,000
FLSA Status Non Exempt
Division Business Affairs
Department Facilities Management (Adm)
Work Unit Recycling
Work Schedule
6:00 am – 2:30 pm; Monday – Friday with occasional weekends special events.
This position is designated as ‘mandatory’ and, when contacted to report to work, its incumbent is expected to reach the campus as expeditiously as possible using normal precautions as dictated by the adverse weather conditions.
Primary Purpose of Position
The Recycling technician supports the recycling department to provide waste reduction and recycling services for the campus. This position helps keep areas clear of trash and recycling; transports materials to their appropriate disposal locations and prepares the material to be removed from campus.
Minimum Education/Experience
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Some knowledge of cleaning procedures, ability to follow instructions and to perform medium to heavy physical work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
University Preferred Qualifications:
Some knowledge of cleaning procedures, one year of experience demonstrating the ability to follow instructions in operating specialized floor-cleaning or other cleaning equipment and in performing medium to heavy physical work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Essential Job Duties
The Recycling Technician supports the Recycling Department and its efforts to reduce waste, increase recycling, and maintain the cleanliness of campus by performing duties that include but are not limited to:
1. Operate vehicles and equipment to help process materials (carts, trailers, pallet jacks, leaf blowers, etc.)
2. Perform the majority of the assigned job duties outside for housing and in parking decks.
3. Collect materials and data associated with recyclables and landfill.
4. Report, prepare, and transport diverted materials to designated locations.
5. Ensure that materials are properly sorted and free from contaminants.
6. Maintain neat, clean, orderly and safe equipment and collection locations.
7. Provides backup in other areas as assigned.
Other Work Responsibilities
1. Assist with special events
2. Exert between 10 lbs. and 50 lbs. of force as required to move pallets, bags of trash and recycling, gas powered blowers, and other supplies and equipment.
3. Perform other duties as assigned and/or delegated to support all operations of the department.
Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
1. Knowledge of recycling processes.
2. Ability to operate vehicles and equipment such as carts, trailers, and pallet jacks.
3. Ability to report, prepare, and transport materials to designated locations.
4. Ability to collect materials and data associated with recyclables and landfill.
5. Ability to perform a majority of the work outside in all weather conditions.
6. Ability to effectively communicate in the English language ( reading, writing, interpretation, and comprehension) required.
7. Effective skills in verbal, written, and interpersonal communications.
8. Computer literate. Knowledge and skilled with Google Chrome, Microsoft Office, and willingness to learn new programs.
9. Ability to effectively work/interact with persons from different backgrounds and cultures.
10. Ability to foster and create an atmosphere of teamwork.
11. Selected candidate must have the mental and physical capabilities to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Necessary Licenses or Certifications
  • Where applicable, must be eligible for required certification.
  • Valid driver’s license required. The Recycling technician operates assigned vehicles on and/or off campus and is required to possess, maintain, or obtain a valid driver’s license upon appointment to the position.
Work Location FM - Building Environmental Services - Team 9
Posting date 02/27/2024
Closing date 03/24/2024
Proposed Hire Date 04/01/2024
Contact Information
Special Notes to Applicants
UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits

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