Recycling Technician

Recycling Technician

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The Recycling Technician reports directly to the Grounds Supervisor. Primary responsibilities include waste (e.g. trash, solid waste, compost, etc.) recycling and removal.

• Provide support in the existing program for recycling of solid waste campus-wide to reduce the college’s carbon footprint.
• Maintain both interior and exterior recycling stations in a clean and presentable fashion at all times through routine/scheduled service.
• Pick up and dispose of cardboard from trash holding areas throughout campus.
• Coordinate with event set-up team and event coordinators to ensure recycling receptacles are at all campus events with the goal of “zero waste”.
• Deliver excellent customer service by conducting regular inspections and routine observations to ensure overall productivity and quality control of recycling operations. Notify the Grounds Supervisor of any operational changes needed.
• Assist with student volunteer events, and the implementation of sustainability initiatives.

• High School Diploma or GED, or proof of current enrollment in an accredited GED program that will be completed within one year of employment and a minimum of two years of related experience, preferably in a facilities management or college campus environment.
• Interest in recycling and sustainability.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and solve problems to provide excellent customer service and contribute to the mission of Spelman College and the FMS and Grounds Teams.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact in a diverse community and adapt to changing situations.
• Good oral and written communication skills, ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, write routine correspondence, and speak effectively to the public and the Spelman community.
• Proficiency with e‑mail systems (Lotus Notes or Outlook). Must be able to pass a pre‑employment drug test.

• Basic computer software skills using Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel).

• Current valid Georgia Driver’s license required.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, use hands to handle office supplies and gardening tools, operate a computer, talk, and hear. Frequently required to reach with hands and arms, stoop for prolonged periods, climb or crawl, and smell. Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds unassisted. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

The employee may occasionally work in high and precarious places. The employee may be exposed to toxic chemicals and fumes, mechanical moving parts, wet or humid conditions, and extreme weather related heat and outside weather conditions. Noise level usually loud.

• Shift: Days
• %
  
  Travel Required:
  
  0%
• Full-time/Part-time:
  Full-time
• Work location:
  
  Onsite, not eligible for remote work.
• FLSA:
  Non-Exempt
• Number of vacancies: 1

Spelman College is an EEO/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Title IX Employer and we participate in E‑Verify. We are a smoke‑free campus.