Lead Recycling Technician

Position Title

Lead Recycling Technician

University Staff

Regular

Recycling Technician

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 is typically 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.

• Operate vehicles and other equipment to collect and dispose of materials
• Deconstruct and properly prepare metals, including cutting, heating, melting, and unbolting
• Collect, identify, inspect, sort, and separate various types of metal and materials in compliance with environmental and government laws for materials to be processed
• Inspect, repair, and perform 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.

The lead recycling technician is a full-time, hourly, annual position. Starting hourly wage is $17/hour, commensurate with 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.

• 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

Name:
Chris Brindley

Email: cbrindle

Phone:

Email: human.resources

Phone:

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.