University of Colorado Boulder · 1 day ago
Recycling Collections Crew
Boulder, CO
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$40K/yr - $40K/yrThe University of Colorado Boulder is seeking a Recycling Collections Crew to support their Facilities Management team. This role involves setting up, maintaining, and collecting recyclable materials from designated sites on campus, ensuring proper disposal and training new employees on procedures.
Universities
Responsibilities
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 based upon building needs, decide the order of route stops to satisfy requirements of building users
Determine the need for special pickups of recyclables based on personal observations, verify verbal requests from building users for additional pickups, and proceed with collections
Decide if material at individual sites is recyclable, trash, or compostable, or if it 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 route via 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
Assess and determine the need to replace or repair old or broken recycling containers, then complete the replacement or repairs
Clean enclosures every other week (more frequently if requested). Clean cabinets once per month and as requested
Recycling bins and cabinets can un-expectantly break and must be repaired or replaced. Replace broken carts and inform supervisor if more major repairs are needed
Recommend modification and improvement of recycling equipment
Maintain route records by recording amounts of recyclables collected. Maintain simple fuel, travel and mileage records, and vehicle inspection sheets
Note when daily route sheets are missing certain stops. Write those in and advise supervisor to make updates to the route sheet. Write in special pickups from areas as requested/scheduled
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 the need for maintenance on equipment and vehicles needing to be performed by professional technicians
Qualification
Required
Must be a Colorado resident and have a valid Colorado driver's license
CMV certification will be required within first 60 days of employment
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Able to work well with other people, and be professional when working with customers
Reliability and the ability to use a computer
Ability to perform physical work, including ability to lift 50 lbs. repeatedly and to push/pull loads exceeding 100 lbs
Preferred
Experience operating ¾-1 ton vehicles and ability to operate minor hydraulic equipment (lift gates, pallet jack, recycling/trash compactors)
Mechanical proficiency and a willingness to learn
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Retirement plans
Generous paid time off
Tuition assistance for you and your dependents
ECO Pass for local transit
Company
University of Colorado Boulder
University of Colorado Boulder is a bold, innovative community of scholars and learners who accelerate human potential
Founded in 1876
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$29.19MKey Investors
"US Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administation"U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyNational Science Foundation
2023-10-10Grant· $1.4M
2022-06-28Grant· $0.03M
2021-09-29Grant· $22M
Leadership Team
Kristin Masker
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