Vanderbilt University · 2 months ago
Temp Recycling Tech
Nashville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelVanderbilt University is a prestigious institution that is seeking a Recycling Technician to support their recycling and waste management programs. The role involves executing the mission of recycling, ensuring proper disposal of waste, and providing customer service to faculty, staff, and students on campus.
E-LearningEducationHigher Education
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
Collect electronics for recycling and transport to appropriate locations
Assist Recycling Coordinator with new bin placements or bin location adjustments
Clean and wipe down dirty bins as needed
Re-sticker bins as needed
Assist with 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
Assist with snow removal
Operate and perform operator maintenance level to assigned vehicle
Event Support
Assist with grounds keeping
Other duties related to classification
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma is necessary
Valid Driver License is required; must have and maintain a valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record
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
Ability to work in various weather conditions including hot, cold, and wet conditions
Company
Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University is a private research university offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.
Founded in 1873
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (90)
2024 (91)
2023 (87)
2022 (58)
2021 (62)
2020 (65)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$28.55MKey Investors
Mark AbkowitzNational Science Foundation
2018-11-07Grant· $4.5M
2018-04-18Grant· $0.55M
2015-07-10Grant· $12.8M
Leadership Team
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Bharat Bhuva
Professor
Bill Blot
Professor
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