Recycled Material Handler

Title:Recycled Material Handler

Number of Positions:1

Position #:651310

Pay Rate:$31200.00 $33290.00/per year. Pay will be determined based on related work experience above required. To be considered in determining pay all related work experience must be listed on the application.

Classification: 3 Campus

Type of Appointment:FullTime

FLSA Status:NonExempt

Department:Facilities

Required Documents Needed to Upload at Time of Application:

• Resume
• Three professional references (See below)

Reference check requirements:

• Nonsupervisory roles: three 3 current or former supervisors
• Personal references (friends coworkers clergy customers relatives) are not considered acceptable references

Position Summary:The overall purpose of this job is to collect and process materials from indoor and outdoor recycle bins at all buildings at all campuses for the purpose of supporting the college recycling program.

Essential Functions:

60Check all inside and outside recycle bins on all campuses for the purpose of recycling. Empty bins as necessary clean bins and replace bags. Collect all loose cardboard boxes and other materials that are too large to fit into the bins from departments in the college for recycling.

10Collect metals from industrial labs for recycling.

20Sort recycling materials from all sources. Deposit sorted materials into the recycling trailers.

5Hitch the recycle trailer to the truck and deliver collected recycling materials to the recycle facility for emptying.

5Other duties as assigned.

Note: The College reserves the right to change or reassign job duties or combine positions at any time.

Preferred Experience:One year custodial recycle material worker or sanitation department worker experience preferred.

Skills/Abilities: Understanding of and interest in sustainability/recycling in higher education. Ability to communicate effectively with students faculty staff and the public. Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks. Must be able to use a personal computer. Must Possess a valid TN drivers license. Additionally the ability to drive a 20ft trailer and operate hydraulic machinery effectively and efficiently is required.

Physical Demands:Walking standing sitting driving and lifting are all essential in this position. The employee should be able to lift up to 60 lbs. Regular lifting of items such as bags of recycled items and boxes of liner bags will be required. The employee is also expected to travel between campuses. The employee must be able to hear large equipment and associated sounds such as reverse signal sounds. The employee must be able to visually check and empty recycle bins. The employee must be able to see to drive state vehicles that are towing large industrial trailers. The employee must be able to distinguish the color between browns whites and other pastel colors.

The employee will sometimes work in a classroom and regularly in an outdoor environment. Some campus events take place outside during the cooler and hotter months and the employee should be prepared for cold heat and sun exposure. The employee also must travel to and walk about each campus. Employee must be able to drive state vehicle that have attachable towing trailers without incident for up to two hours at a time to site campuses to pickup recycling; and will be required to get in and out of large trucks and trailers.

Hazards: Moderate possibility of injury driving lifting hauling and/or contagious illness when touching items collected for recycle. Also exposure to recycling facilities can result in cuts from broken glass mechanical injuries potential fall risks hazards and all possible contamination therein.

Fulltime Employment Benefits:

Insurance Options Health dental vision life short/longterm disability FSA/HSA Wellness Incentive Program if enrolled in health plan

Educational Assistance Fee Waiver Spouse/Dependent discounts Audit/NonCredit Reimbursement Program

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement options Tennessee traditional pension plan option (TCRS) 401k with $50 company match/457/403b

Employee Discount program with over 900companies

13 Paid Holidays/Year Includes paid days off the last week of December

Sick Leave Bank

Longevity Pay

Many opportunities for professional development

Special Instructions to Applicants:To be considered for a position at Pellissippi State you must create an online application. Your skills abilities qualifications and years of experience will be evaluated using only what is recorded on your application. Work experience that isnotlisted on the application will not be considered towards compensation. Please note: attaching a resume does not substitute for completion of the application form. Parttime work experience is calculated at 50 of fulltime experience. Please note: to scan upload or attach documents a computer and scanner are available at the Hardin Valley Campus Educational Resources Center if needed.

Pellissippi State Community College is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA employer

If you have any problems or questions please contact Human Resources at Pellissippi State Community Colleges Human Resource Office ator by email at.

If you are interested in this position click on the link to the left to apply.

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