Recycling Technician

University of North Carolina Charlotte

$35,020 - $37,594

United States, North Carolina, Charlotte

Apr 14, 2025

Recycling Technician

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
Please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section.
UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/

Position Information

General Information

Vacancy Open to	All Candidates
Employment Type	Permanent - Full-time
If time-limited, note appointment end date
Hours per week	40
Months per year	12
Position Number	010008
NC Salary Grade Equivalency	GN03
Classification Title	Building Environmental Technician - Journey
Working Title	Recycling Technician
Salary Range	$35,020 - $37,594
Anticipate Hiring Range	$35,020 - $37,594
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 football and other 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 performing duties that include but are not limited to: Operate vehicles and equipment to help process materials (carts, trailers, pallet jacks, leaf blowers, etc.) Perform the majority of the assigned job duties outside for housing and in parking decks. Collect materials and data associated with recyclables and landfill. Report, prepare, and transport diverted materials to designated locations. Ensure that materials are properly sorted and free from contaminants. Maintain neat, clean, orderly and safe equipment and collection locations. Provides backup in other areas as assigned.
Other Work Responsibilities	Assist with special events 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. Perform other duties as assigned and/or delegated to support all operations of the department.
Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education	One (1) year experience and knowledge of recycling processes preferred. Experience operating vehicles and equipment such as carts, trailers, and pallet jacks. Experience and ability to collect materials and data associated with recyclables and landfill. Ability to report, prepare, and transport materials to designated locations. Ability to perform a majority of the work outside in all weather conditions. Effective comprehensive skills in verbal, written and interpersonal communications. Computer experience with knowledge and skills with Google Chrome, Microsoft Office, and willingness to learn new programs. Ability to effectively work/interact in a campus environment. Ability to foster and create an atmosphere of teamwork. Strong attention to details needed.
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	04/14/2025
Closing date	04/28/2025
Proposed Hire Date	05/15/2025
Contact Information
Special Notes to Applicants	The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the *finalist. Please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.* Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section. UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- UNC Charlotte Website
- HERC Job Board
- Inside Higher Education
- Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork)
- Another Website
- Agency Referral
- Advertisement/Publication
- Personal Referral
- Other
Where did you learn about this posting?

(Open Ended Question)
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Do you have a valid driver's license?
- No
- Yes
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Do you have at least one (1) year experience and knowledge of recycling processes?
- Yes
- No
- Knowledge of with limited experience
- Knowledge of with no direct experience
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Please indicate which of the listed vehicles and equipment you have experience operating. Please ensure that your experience is also listed on your application and resume.
- Carts
- Trailers
- Pallet Jacks
- Gas powered blowers
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The majority of the duties performed for this position are outside and performed in all weather conditions. Are you okay with being outside in all weather conditions performing this role?
- Yes
- No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume / Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
Contact Information for References

Optional Documents