Waste and Emergency Response Technician

Title: Waste and Emergency Response Technician

Pay Rate: $30.15/HR

Employment Type: Contract 12 months

Shift/Schedule: Part-Time 30 hours/week. Mon Fri 6-hour shifts between 8:00 AM 5:00 PM

Location: Palo Alto CA 94305

Job Code:

Tekberry is seeking a motivated Waste and Emergency Response Technician to join our client a world-class university and research center. As a full-time* W2 employee you are eligible for health benefits.

Job Summary:

Residential & Dining Enterprises (R&DE) is seeking a Waste and Emergency Response Technician to support daily waste operations including waste collection disposal donation/reuse efforts and emergency response inventory management. This role requires strong problem-solving abilities professionalism and the ability to perform physical tasks in a fast-paced and compliance-driven environment.

Preference will be given to candidates with knowledge or experience handling regulated waste streams such as e-waste universal waste or hazardous waste.

This is a very physical on-your-feet role that requires an individual who can follow directions work safely and troubleshoot with minimal supervision.

Core Duties:

Daily Waste Operations

• Oversee waste collection disposal and donation/reuse across R&DE buildings.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and relevant state/federal regulations.
• Physically handle waste items waste bins and occasionally e-waste universal waste and hazardous waste.
• Identify proper waste streams and determine correct disposal or reuse pathways.

Service Coordination & Donations

• Monitor and coordinate services with campus partners and waste vendors.
• Resolve daily operational issues and report waste-related concerns.
• Use technology tools to right-size waste services and identify service needs.
• Coordinate reuse/donation efforts with local community groups.

Compliance & Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with custodial teams building managers residents and campus departments.
• Ensure all waste operations meet local state and federal regulations (including California waste laws).
• Promote safe work practices and maintain compliance with safety procedures.

Emergency Response Inventory Support

• Oversee campus partners emergency response inventory management activities.
• Receive log repack and distribute emergency response items to storage locations.
• Assist with developing and improving inventory tracking procedures.

Program Support

• Provide operational support for MCP Sustainability and Utilities programs including:
  • Water reduction initiatives
  • Energy reduction initiatives
  • Green Cleaning Program

Professionalism & Problem Solving

• Demonstrate emotional intelligence professionalism and strong judgment.
• Maintain composure in time-sensitive or high-pressure situations.
• Troubleshoot issues independently and escalate when appropriate.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently lift/carry/push/pull items up to 10 lbs.
• Occasionally lift/carry/push/pull 11 50 lbs.
• Rarely lift/carry/push/pull 40 lbs.
• Frequent standing/walking; occasional stooping bending twisting or squatting.
• Occasional light/fine manipulation and use of hand/foot controls.
• Work includes indoor/outdoor environments and may involve sustained periods of standing.

Working Conditions:

• Must wear appropriate PPE at all times.
• May require occasional evening/weekend work to address urgent waste issues.
• Work takes place in a variety of environments including:
  • Kitchens
  • Mechanical rooms
  • Waste management areas
  • Construction sites
  • Indoor/outdoor storage areas
• Must maintain a valid non-commercial California drivers license for electric cart use.
• Must comply with all applicable policies including safety and administrative guidelines.

Requirements:

• 1 5 years of experience in facilities operations or utilities programs.
• Ability to follow directions and execute tasks efficiently.
• Ability to troubleshoot with minimal guidance.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety.
• Valid CA drivers license (required).
• Degree not required (preferred only).

We partner with world-class engineering and technology companies to provide exciting opportunities for skilled professionals. We need hard-working reliable employees - and we appreciate your referrals! Tekberry offers a $100 payment for every successful referral.

Tekberry Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability or any other protected categories under applicable laws.

Tekberry Inc. is a Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE).

By submitting your resume you consent to receive communications from our organization via text message. All Tekberry texts are sent by real people - we look forward to connecting with you about this opportunity!

Check out all our jobs at:

#INDHP