TES Solid Waste Technician

Auburn University, United States

Updated: 6 days ago
Location: Auburn, ALABAMA
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information


Requisition Number TES2197P
Home Org Name Waste and Recycling
Division Name VP, Facilities Management
Position Title TES Solid Waste Technician
Estimated Hours Per Week 40
Anticipated Length of Assignment 36 weeks
Job Summary
Facilities Management at Auburn University is excited to begin the search for a TES Solid Waste Technician! Assists in maintaining campus waste and recycling sites; collects and transports recyclable materials from inside and outside university buildings to enable the department to complete work efficiently.
Temporary Employment Services (TES), a unit of the Auburn University Department of Human Resources, is an in-house support center established to meet the temporary employment needs of the university. TES provides qualified and dedicated temporary employees in a wide variety of occupations to meet the staffing needs throughout the campus. Temporary employees are hired for a variety of reasons with the most common being:
  • Assistance in the place of a regular employee who is absent for a specified period of time
  • Additional assistance during periods of abnormal or peak workloads
  • Assistance with special projects
  • Seasonal work
  • Emergencies


If you are looking for an employment opportunity, TES is a great way to showcase your professional skills and assist Auburn University while gaining valuable work experience within higher education.
Essential Functions
  • Assists with the solid waste and recycling programs on campus by servicing waste and recycling containers inside and outside university buildings.
  • Operates vehicles and equipment to remove waste and collect recycling from university grounds. Removes and replaces waste and recycling containers when necessary.
  • Performs custodial-type tasks and handles cleaning, solid waste/recycling issues.
  • Keeps areas around dumpsters and waste and recycling sites clean and in neat order.
  • Works with custodians, groundskeepers, movers, and others who typically handle solid waste materials.
Minimum Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent;
  • Valid driver’s license


Expectations:
  • Commitment to an inclusive and diverse campus environment; ability to lift, carry or otherwise move a minimum of 50 pounds while performing job duties.
Desired Qualifications
  • Interest or experience in solid waste and recycling techniques

Posting Detail Information


Salary Range $14.00/hour
Work Hours Monday-Friday 5:00AM-1:30PM or 7:30AM-4:00PM
City position is located in: Auburn
State position is located: Alabama
Posting Date 03/21/2024
Closing Date
EEO Statement
Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link for Internal Postings https://www.auemployment.com/postings/44247

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