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Recycling Technician - Journey

UNC Charlotte

Charlotte, NC | Full Time

$30k-39k (estimate)

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Recycling Technician - Journey

UNC Charlotte Charlotte, NC

$30k-39k (estimate)

Full Time | Colleges & Universities 3 Weeks Ago

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UNC Charlotte is Hiring a Recycling Technician - Journey Near Charlotte, NC

General Information

Vacancy Open to

All Candidates

Employment Type

Permanent - Full-time

If time-limited, note appointment end date

Hours per week

Months per year

Position Number

009964

NC Salary Grade Equivalency

GN03

Classification Title

Building Environmental Tech

Working Title

Recycling Technician - Journey

Salary Range

$33,540 - $37,594

Anticipate Hiring Range

$31,474 - $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 for 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 University of North Carolina at Charlotte Facilities Management Department is seeking an outgoing motivated person to join our staff as a Recycling Technician.

The Recycling Technician supports the Recycling Department and its efforts to reduce waste, increase recycling, and maintain the cleanliness of campus by preforming 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 park 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

05/20/2024

Closing date

06/03/2024

Proposed Hire Date

07/01/2024

Contact Information

Special Notes to Applicants

UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits

The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check.

Please upload reference information including names, position titles and company/institutions, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least two current/previous supervisors.

The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.

Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and education are listed on your application.

Do not write ‘see resume’ on your application when completing the job duties section.

If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers (see the job duties section of previous employment).

Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application.

These documents will be used to evaluate your written communication skills as well as supporting documents of your knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and professional experience.