Recycling Collections Crew

Summary

Job Summary

CU Boulder is searching for a new member of the Recycling Collections Crew! This role sets up, maintains and collects recyclable, compostable and other materials from central sites on campus via specified routes, ensuring accurate signage and maintaining records of materials collected. The position works on a 2 person crew, and operates a ¾ ton box van to transport materials. The position sets up drop off sites, maintains and cleans recycling equipment, maintains the facility, and performs special pick-ups.

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

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.

Responsibilities

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Setup and Collection of Materials

• Identify acceptable and non-acceptable materials for recycling and instruct personnel on how to accurately recycle, reporting issues to supervisor.
• Review daily route and based upon building needs or urgency decide the order of route stops to satisfy requirements of building users.
• Determine the need for special pickups of recyclables, verify requests from building users for additional pickups, and proceed with collections.
• Decide if material at each site is recyclable or if material should be disposed of in trash or compostable, or 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.
  
  

Maintain Central Collection Sites, Enclosures and Cabinets

• Assess and determine the need to replace or repair old or broken recycling containers, then repair or replace containers.
• Clean enclosures every other week, and cabinets at least once per month.
• Recycling bins and cabinets can un-expectantly break and must be repaired or replaced. Replace broken carts and inform leadership if more major repairs are needed.
• Recommend modification and improvement of recycling equipment.
  
  

Data Collections

• Maintain route records by recording amounts of recyclable material collected. Maintain fuel, travel and mileage records and vehicle inspection sheets.
• Note when daily route sheets are missing certain stops. Write those stops in and inform supervisor. Write in any special pickups from areas as requested/scheduled.
  
  

Vehicles and Equipment Maintenance

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

What You Should Know

• This in-person position is eligible for our Facilities Management Employee Referral Program .
• The work schedule will be 10-hour shifts, Monday through Thursday from 5:00 am - 3:30 pm. May require weekend and shift work due to special events, projects or scheduling issues.
  
  

What We Can Offer

• The annual salary rate for this position is $39,060.
• If you have prior state-classified experience in the same class series as this position, your pay may be set at a higher amount per the state Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024.
  
  

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder .

Be Statements

Be adaptable. Be proactive. Be Boulder.

What We Require

Must be a Colorado resident and have a valid Colorado driver's license. CMV certification will be required within first 60 days of employment.

What You Will Need

• Strong verbal and communication skills.
• Social skills (work well with other people, and be professional when working with customers).
• Reliability and the ability to use a computer.
• Ability to perform physical work, including ability to lift 50 lbs. repeatedly and to push/pull loads exceeding 100 lbs.
  
  

What We Would Like You To Have

• Experience operating ¾-1 ton vehicles and ability to operate minor hydraulic equipment (lift gates, pallet jack, recycling/trash compactors).
• Mechanical proficiency and a willingness to learn.
  
  

Special Instructions

To Apply, Please Submit The Following Materials

• A current resume that includes date ranges for each position held and whether the position was full-time or part-time.
• Optional: A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.
• DD-214 for veteran applicants.
• Qualified veterans are eligible for veteran’s preference points within the State classified system. If you are a veteran and would like to have your DD214 evaluated to determine your eligibility for preference points, please attach a copy of your DD214 to this posting. If you do not wish to upload a DD214, please email a copy to recruiting@colorado.edu and reference the job to which you are applying.
  
  

We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by March 9, 2025 for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs .

Select here for additional information regarding Classified Staff positions: www.cu.edu/cu-careers/special-instructions-classified-staff-applicants

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Essential Services

This position is designated “essential services.” The incumbent is required to respond to requests for work during campus emergencies (snow, wind, rain, flood and any other natural or man-made event) and report to work for his / her regularly assigned shift during emergency campus closures.