Recycling Operation Technician 3/4 Time

Staff and Administrative

Part-time One Employer Policy

Any part-time employee of the university shall not have concurrent employment for any other Church-affiliated employer unless specifically excepted. No part-time employee of any other Church-affiliated employer shall be offered concurrent employment for the university unless specifically excepted.

This is a non-BYU student position

Recycling Operations Technician I - 3/4 time

Job Summary

The Recycling Operations Technician is responsible for collection of recycling materials, secure document management, proper baling and shipping of materials, distributing recycle containers, training and supervision of student crew and other duties assigned by supervisor.

Essential Functions

• Supervision

• Assign work duties to student employees

• Training

• Train employees in proper use of equipment and equipment safety

• Collection

• Container distribution

• Arrange for confidential document pick-up and shredding

• Follow procedures for collecting, sorting, handling and shipping of recyclable materials

• Provide recycling collection at events, such as sporting events, student orientation and moving in and out of housing

• Maintaining equipment

• Monitor equipment for maintenance and repair needs

• Perform basic maintenance and cleaning of equipment

• Arrange for maintenance and repair

• Quality Control

• Analyze processes and improve efficiencies in all stages of the recycling process

• Participate in waste audits

• Safety

• Recognize potential hazards in recycling process and provide resolution

Education/Experience

Minimum education/experience required: 2 years training and experience in industrial equipment operations

Preferred: 5+ years training and experience in industrial equipment operations; high interest in environmental science subjects, as displayed on transcripts or class descriptions.

Skills, abilities, knowledge, licenses, certifications:

Required:

• Expertise in recycling industry standards

• Ability to work well with others

• Ability to operate equipment such as forklift, baler, shredder, box truck, etc.

• Excellent public relations skills

• Ability to properly and legally load trucks

Preferred:

• Commercial Driver's License or ability to obtain

Environment: Frequent exposure to unfavorable conditions such as all-weather, or working in cramped, very dirty, or unpleasant quarters

Physical Exam Required: Y

Physical Exam Details: Lifting up to 50 lbs.

Noise exposure

Hot/cold temperatures

Fumes, odors, dusts

Employee Class: 3/4 Time (28 hour)

Work Location: Provo Campus

Desired Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Close Date: Open until filled

Pay Level: 49

Approximate Starting Salary: $20.75 to $26.75 per hour depending on qualifications and experience.

Documents Required at time of Application:

Required: Resume

Optional: Cover Letter, Letter of Recommendation 1

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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