Recycling Collections Crew

Job Summary

Facilities Management at CU Boulder encourages applications for a Recycling Collections Crew member! This position sets up, maintains and collects all types of recyclable, compostable and other materials from central sites on campus via specified routes to ensure materials are diverted into the proper streams. The position will be responsible for ensuring proper signage, stickers and grade sheets are available to help prevent contamination at each site and maintains records of materials collected.

The position works on a crew with two other employees, and operates a ¾ ton box van to transport materials once collected from facilities. The position also sets up drop off sites, maintains and cleans recycling equipment, maintains facility, and performs special pick‑ups. This is an essential services position. The incumbent is required to respond after hours during emergencies and report to work for regular assigned shift during emergency campus closures to assist with getting the campus re‑opened.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Facilities Management is responsible for the overall physical development and maintenance of the campus. The mission of the department is to provide a safe physical environment that promotes the advancement and transfer of knowledge.

• Identify acceptable and non-acceptable materials for recycling and instruct personnel on how to recycle properly, reporting issues to supervisor.
• Review daily route and based upon building needs, decide the order of route stops to satisfy requirements of building users.
• Determine the need for special pickups of recyclables based on personal observations, verify verbal requests from building users for additional pickups, and proceed with collections.
• Decide if material at individual sites is recyclable, trash, or compostable, or if it should go through Property Disposal Services.
• Provide on-call service for special pick‑ups and deliveries of recycling and solid waste items on and off campus. Maintain records of special pick‑ups on route sheets.
• Assist in training new employees on route via proper procedures, guidelines and safety protocols.
• Notify supervisor or lead worker of safety incidents, near‑misses and potential hazards. Maintain safe work practices, participate in department safety meetings and complete assigned trainings.

• Assess and determine the need to replace or repair old or broken recycling containers, then complete the replacement or repairs.
• Clean enclosures every other week (more frequently if requested). Clean cabinets once per month and as requested.
• Recycling bins and cabinets can unexpectedly break and must be repaired or replaced. Replace broken carts and inform supervisor if more major repairs are needed.
• Recommend modification and improvement of recycling equipment.

• Maintain route records by recording amounts of all recyclable collected. Maintain simple fuel, travel and mileage records, and vehicle inspection sheets.
• Note when daily route sheets are missing certain stops. Write them in and advise supervisor to make updates to the route sheet. Write in special pickups from areas as requested/scheduled.

• Maintain, clean, perform minor inspections, check fluid levels, and lubricate vehicles and equipment.
• Decide when to complete minor periodic maintenance on vehicles (fluid/lubrication checks). Recommend maintenance on equipment and vehicles needing to be performed by professional technicians.

• This position is eligible for our Facilities Management Employee Referral Program.
• This is an in‑person position with an anticipated work…