What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recycling Technician position at UNC Charlotte?
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.
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.
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/
Salary : $35,020 - $37,594
