Lead Recycling Technician
Position Title
About the role
The position is open to external candidates.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
This position typically is 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.
Qualifications
Meet the minimum requirements to drive on state/university business.
Skills
Effective oral and written communication and techniques to maintain effective working relationships.
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.
Benefits
Compensation & Benefits
The lead recycling technician is a full-time, hourly, annual position.
Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting hourly wage of $17/hour, commensurate with the candidate’s 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.
Pay
The lead recycling technician is a full-time, hourly, annual position. Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting hourly wage of $17/hour, commensurate with the candidate’s education, related experience, and qualifications.
Schedule
This position typically is 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.