Recycling, Compost and Solid Waste Technician

Recycling, Compost and Solid Waste Technician I

Position Title Recycling, Compost and Solid Waste Technician I

Division/College

Division/College Facilities Management

Department

Department Facilities Management-Shops/Misc.

Location

Location Moscow

Posting Context Statement

Position Overview

This position aids in developing and implementing the Recycling, Compost and Solid Waste programs to minimize waste production and manage costs on the University of Idaho campus.

Duties may include:

• Dispose of a variety of materials
• Maintain records of overall types and weights of materials leaving the university
• Establish fair market value and maintain current records of disposition
• Assist with managing and oversight of the solid waste program
• Work with the Environmental Health and Safety Office ( EHS ) to identify, reduce and divert hazardous waste
• Attend meetings and training sessions to keep current on program changes and solid waste technologies and regulations
• Learning and following set procedures and routines
• Setting priorities and organizing daily responsibilities

Required Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Other

• Possess a valid driver’s license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university-owned vehicles
• Be at least 18 years of age

Additional Preferred

• Post-secondary education or training certificates related to the solid waste and recycling industries, with emphasis on current regulations, rules and practices
• Two years of warehousing or production experience in a recycling, collection center or warehouse environment
• Knowledge of and/or training on state and federal property disposal guidelines
• Experience safely handling and shipping hazardous materials
• Certification involving hazardous materials safety training
• Expressed interest in learning and acquiring skills related to recycling and solid waste

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Must be able to:
  • Bend, stoop and work in awkward positions for several hours at a time
  • Carry, lift or otherwise move up items weighing up to 50 pounds
  • Push, pull or otherwise move loaded wheeled carts, containers or tow units by hand over hard surfaces
  • Stand and walk continuously throughout the workday
  • Work in inclement weather conditions
  • Work on uneven and slick surfaces

Degree Requirement

Degree Requirement Listed degree qualification is required at time of application

Posting Information

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Employee Category

Employee Category Classified

Pay Range

Type of Appointment

Type of Appointment Fiscal Year

FTE

1.0

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time/Part Time Full Time

Funding

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. Uncertain

Posting Date

Posting Date 09/23/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you at least 18 years of age?
  • yes
  • no
• * Do you possess a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Describe fully how you meet each required qualification of this position. (experience, education and required other) Only applicants who demonstrate that they meet all required qualifications in their written application are eligible to be considered for the position.

  (Open Ended Question)

• Describe how you meet any of the preferred qualifications for this position.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Describe any work history related to the described duties of this position.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * No visa sponsorship is available for this position. If…