Recycling Collections Crew

Facilities Management at CU Boulder 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

• Setup & Collection of Materials from Campus Either via Designated Routes or Special Collections
  • Identify acceptable and non-acceptable materials for recycling and instruct personnel on how to recycle properly, reporting issues to supervisor.
  • Review daily route and decide the order of route stops based on building needs.
  • Determine the need for special pickups of recyclables based on observations or verbal requests from building users.
  • Decide if material at individual sites is recyclable, trash, compostable, or should 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 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 & Cabinets
  • Assess and replace or repair old or broken recycling containers.
  • Clean enclosures every other week (more frequently if requested) and cabinets once per month.
  • Repair or replace broken carts and inform supervisor if major repairs are needed.
  • Recommend modifications and improvements to recycling equipment.
• Data Collections
  • Maintain route records by recording amounts of all recyclables collected.
  • Maintain simple fuel, travel, mileage records, and vehicle inspection sheets.
  • Note missing stops on daily route sheets, write them in, and advise supervisor to update the route sheet.
  • Write in special pickups from areas as requested or scheduled.
• Vehicles and Equipment Maintenance
  • Maintain, clean, perform minor inspections, check fluid levels, and lubricate vehicles and equipment.
  • Decide when to complete minor periodic maintenance on vehicles (fluid/lubrication checks).
  • Recommend maintenance on equipment and vehicles needing professional attention.

Schedule

This in-person position has an anticipated work schedule consisting of 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.

Pay

The annual salary for this position is $40,248. 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

At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and retirement plans
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition assistance for you and your dependents
• An ECO Pass for local transit
• Access to world-class outdoor recreation and additional perks through the CU Advantage program

Requirements

• Must be a Colorado resident and have a valid Colorado driver's license.
• CMV certification will be required within the first 60 days of employment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work well with others and be professional when interacting with customers.
• Reliability and basic computer skills.
• Ability to perform physical work, including lifting 50 lbs. repeatedly and pushing/pulling loads exceeding 100 lbs., with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

What we would like you to have:

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

This position is designated as "essential services." The incumbent is required to respond to requests for work during campus emergencies (e.g., snow, wind, rain, flood, or other natural/man-made events) and report to work for regularly assigned shifts during emergency campus closures.