What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Recycling Technician position at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point?
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Position Title
Lead Recycling Technician
Job Category
University Staff
Employment Type
Regular
Job Profile
Recycling Technician
Job Duties
General Responsibilities:
Remove recyclable materials and refuse from university buildings and exterior containers and transport the materials to the Waste Education Center and/or appropriate dumpster. Process recyclable materials for shipment. Load trucks. Operate equipment associated with the recycling operation. Schedule and train staff in recycling operation. Maintain appropriate recycling records and coordinate with vendors. Provide services to the university community. Assist grounds and custodial departments as needed.
This position typically is scheduled to work Monday through Friday from 6am-2:30pm. The person occupying this position is required to work the weekend students move into the residential living halls at the beginning of the fall semester.
**Full position description is available upon request. **
Key Job Responsibilities
Facility Services –supports the academic mission of the university. The integral core values of the department are Safety, Customer Service, Cooperation, Integrity, and Innovation. A team approach is utilized throughout the department to provide a safe environment, excellence in service through high standards with positive and collaborative relationships across the UWSP community.
The skill, ability and knowledge of the incumbent will have direct and profound impact on the success and satisfaction level in the delivery of services to customers within the area of responsibility. Given the pace of emerging technology, the incumbent must stay in touch with industry/system-wide trends and best practices. This position will perform work independently, only referring matters to the supervisor for clarification.
Facility Services is committed to the highest standard of customer relations principles for its customers, fellow staff members, students, and visitors. Staff will serve as role models by practicing exemplary behaviors when working with customers, fellow staff members and campus leadership.
Compensation & Benefits
The lead recycling technician is a full-time, hourly, annual position.
Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting hourly wage of $17/hour, commensurate with the candidate’s education, related experience, and qualifications.
Eligible Universities of Wisconsin employees receive an excellent benefits package. To learn more about the benefits package, review the University Staff Benefit Quick Guide. Use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator to calculate the estimated value of your compensation and benefits.
Required Qualifications
Preferred
Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents:
Contact Information
Name: Chris Brindley
Email: cbrindle@uwsp.edu
Phone:715-346-3622
If You Have Any Questions Regarding The Application Process, Need Special Arrangements, Or If You Submitted Your Application With Missing Materials, Please Call Or Email
Human Resources
Email: human.resources@uwsp.edu
Phone: 715-346-2606
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. UW-Stevens Point does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position.
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you to supply a minimum of three (3) professional references (one (1) of which being a current or former supervisor). It is preferred that you supply five (5) professional references (two (2) of which being a current or former supervisors). Your references will be required to answer questions regarding misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment.
Special Notes
Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit https://www.uwsp.edu/join-uw-stevens-point/ for more information about UW-Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun, jobs, housing, education, quality of life, and bragging rights, visit www.stevenspointarea.com.
Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affirmative Action at 715-346-2606 or hr@uwsp.edu.
The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students, faculty, and staff. You may obtain the complete report at https://www3.uwsp.edu/protsv/Pages/Clery.aspx
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
UW Is An Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Position Title
Lead Recycling Technician
Job Category
University Staff
Employment Type
Regular
Job Profile
Recycling Technician
Job Duties
General Responsibilities:
Remove recyclable materials and refuse from university buildings and exterior containers and transport the materials to the Waste Education Center and/or appropriate dumpster. Process recyclable materials for shipment. Load trucks. Operate equipment associated with the recycling operation. Schedule and train staff in recycling operation. Maintain appropriate recycling records and coordinate with vendors. Provide services to the university community. Assist grounds and custodial departments as needed.
This position typically is scheduled to work Monday through Friday from 6am-2:30pm. The person occupying this position is required to work the weekend students move into the residential living halls at the beginning of the fall semester.
**Full position description is available upon request. **
Key Job Responsibilities
- Operates vehicles and other equipment to collect and dispose of materials
- Deconstructs and properly prepares metals, including cutting, heating, melting, and unbolting
- Collects, identifies, inspects, sorts, and separates various types of metal and materials in compliance with environmental and government laws for materials to be processed
- Inspects, repairs, and performs preventative maintenance on materials and machinery used for recycling
Facility Services –supports the academic mission of the university. The integral core values of the department are Safety, Customer Service, Cooperation, Integrity, and Innovation. A team approach is utilized throughout the department to provide a safe environment, excellence in service through high standards with positive and collaborative relationships across the UWSP community.
The skill, ability and knowledge of the incumbent will have direct and profound impact on the success and satisfaction level in the delivery of services to customers within the area of responsibility. Given the pace of emerging technology, the incumbent must stay in touch with industry/system-wide trends and best practices. This position will perform work independently, only referring matters to the supervisor for clarification.
Facility Services is committed to the highest standard of customer relations principles for its customers, fellow staff members, students, and visitors. Staff will serve as role models by practicing exemplary behaviors when working with customers, fellow staff members and campus leadership.
Compensation & Benefits
The lead recycling technician is a full-time, hourly, annual position.
Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting hourly wage of $17/hour, commensurate with the candidate’s education, related experience, and qualifications.
Eligible Universities of Wisconsin employees receive an excellent benefits package. To learn more about the benefits package, review the University Staff Benefit Quick Guide. Use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator to calculate the estimated value of your compensation and benefits.
Required Qualifications
- Meet the minimum requirements to drive on state/university business
- Effective oral and written communication and techniques to maintain effective working relationships
- Ability to adapt to change
- Supervisory skills
- Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high volume environment with emphasis on safety and efficiency
- Ability to obtain a certification of fork lift operation
Preferred
Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents:
- Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience
- Resume
Contact Information
Name: Chris Brindley
Email: cbrindle@uwsp.edu
Phone:715-346-3622
If You Have Any Questions Regarding The Application Process, Need Special Arrangements, Or If You Submitted Your Application With Missing Materials, Please Call Or Email
Human Resources
Email: human.resources@uwsp.edu
Phone: 715-346-2606
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. UW-Stevens Point does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position.
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you to supply a minimum of three (3) professional references (one (1) of which being a current or former supervisor). It is preferred that you supply five (5) professional references (two (2) of which being a current or former supervisors). Your references will be required to answer questions regarding misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment.
Special Notes
Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit https://www.uwsp.edu/join-uw-stevens-point/ for more information about UW-Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun, jobs, housing, education, quality of life, and bragging rights, visit www.stevenspointarea.com.
Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affirmative Action at 715-346-2606 or hr@uwsp.edu.
The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students, faculty, and staff. You may obtain the complete report at https://www3.uwsp.edu/protsv/Pages/Clery.aspx
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
UW Is An Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
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