POSITION SUMMARY: The Non Core Helper – Chemical Technician is responsible for managing collection, segregation and commingling of household hazardous waste (HHW) at the Bloomington, Minnesota collection site.PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receives and sorts HHW, problem materials and recyclables.

• Lab packs HHW for shipment.

• Identifies unknown HHW.

• Segregates and tracks free products.

• Answers phone calls/disseminates program/waste information.

• Labels, marks and updates drums for shipment, logs and documents.

• Ensures and maintains cleanliness of facilities, including spill cleanup in accordance with all safety procedures. Ensures compliance with all safety practices, rules, regulations, permits, contracts and county program policies.

• Assists with maintaining compliance records.

• Participates in and complies with all site, facility and waste inspections.

• Operates a forklift and floor sweeper.

• Interacts and cooperates with the public, county vendors and other employees.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Forklift certification/training.

• First aid/CPR certification/training.

• Previous experience working with the public.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• 5 years of work related experience.