Recycling Technician

About the role

The Recycling Technician is part of Vanderbilt University Maintenance and Operations (VUMO) and is a key individual responsible for supporting and executing the mission of the recycling and waste management programs. This position works to ensure the implementation and maintenance of diversion, recycling, and proper disposal of wastes throughout campus. The Recycling Technician position requires a motivated individual with good attention to details and a self-directed sense of ownership in their work. Reporting directly to the Campus Waste and Recycling Manager, the Recycling Technician is the customer service representative for the programs and interacts directly with Faculty, Staff, and students at all levels daily.

Responsibilities

• Check recycling dumpsters and compactors; notify appropriate person when attention is needed
• Collect recycling from indoor and outdoor containers as per regular routes
• Make extra pickups as needed/requested
• Complete daily time log for Work Order system
• Collect, flatten and place cardboard in recycling containers
• Safely sort materials when bins are contaminated
• Collect recycling from residential recycling areas
• Collect light bulbs, battery, and/or glass buckets from designated areas
• Collect ink cartridges at bins on route and place them in collection bins
• Assist Recycling Coordinator with new bin placements or bin location adjustments
• Clean and wipe down dirty bins as needed
• Re-sticker bins as needed
• Aid in retrieving items from storage or taking items to storage
• Assist with special events such as Move-In, Move-Out, Earth Day, Commencement, etc.
• Collect packing materials and transport them to warehouse
• Relocate glass bins for service by vendor
• Collect large, bulk amounts of recyclables and transport directly to vendors using pickup or other large trucks
• Operate and trouble shoot compactors
• Attend safety training
• Operate and perform operator maintenance level to assigned vehicle
• Event Support
• Aid with grounds keeping

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is necessary
• Valid Driver License is required; must have and maintain a valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record
• Vanderbilt University engages a third party to provide up-to-date notifications regarding negative changes to motor vehicle records
• Experience and skills:
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, use email and other forms of electronic communications, and complete basic calculations
• Ability to stand, stoop, bend, climb, lift and carry items for extended periods of time
• Ability to accurately follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to communicate with empathy, and understand the other parties’ perspective
• Push, pull, lift and carry at least 50 pounds regularly and repeatedly
• Thorough knowledge of the Vanderbilt Campus

Skills

• Communication skills
• Physical stamina and strength
• Attention to detail
• Customer service orientation
• Knowledge of Vanderbilt Campus

Benefits

N/A

Pay

N/A

Schedule

6:30 am to 3:00 pm - Tuesday - Saturday

Supervisory Relationships

This position does not have supervisory responsibility, this position reports administratively and functionally to the Campus Waste and Recycling Manager.

Work Hours

Must be available to work additional hours as needed.