Temporary - Recycling Center Assistant - East Tennessee State University : Job Details

Posting DetailsPosition InformationJob Title Temporary - Recycling Center Assistant Department Recycling - 40365 Pay Grade Job Category Temporary Job Summary ETSU is accepting applications for a Temporary Recycling Center Assistant. The Assistant reports to the RecyclingCenter Coordinator in the management and operations of the ETSU recycling center and recycling collection across campus.Duties and responsibilities include:

• Operate vehicle safely and efficiently adhering to all safety regulations and ETSU policies in place.
• Travel to different ETSU locations for recycling pick up on specified days.
• Assist with recycling collection from various bins on campus. Also includes scrap metal, toner cartridges, pallets, and batteries.
• Assist with sorting all incoming recyclables.
• Maintain the Recycling Center self-serve area daily.
• Clean, repair, and maintain all recycling bins as needed.
• Use different types of hand and power tools in the maintenance of bins and the Recycling Center.
• Other duties as assigned.

ETSU is committed to ensuring that our students, faculty, and staff are valued and work in an environment of openness and acceptance. ETSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position's essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Current recycling knowledge for the region or willingness to learn.
• Ability to work select nights or weekends depending on the event schedule.
• Ability to perform basic repairs to equipment.
• Ability to interpret and ensure compliance with university policies and procedures.
• Ability to effectively communicate with various departments, students, and external organizations.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to perform repetitive lifting and bending.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work well with someone and independently.

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. Required Qualifications

• Ability to work a flexible schedule (including early morning and some weekends).
• Required to possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a recycling center or recycling efforts.

Salary $11.00 an hourPosting Detail InformationPosting Number SS01501P Is this position subject to a criminal background check? No Is any part of the funding for this posting coming from a grant or outside funding source? No Open Date 02/01/2024 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants.Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Are you employed as a Graduate Assistant?

• Yes
• No

* Do you have other current or pending temporary contracts?

• Yes
• No

* If yes to any of the above, please enter the total hours per week for all positions? (Open Ended Question)

* Are you a current or incoming ETSU student (any level)?

• Yes
• No

* Are you currently working as Federal Student Worker?

• Yes
• No

Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

Documents Needed To Apply Required Documents Optional Documents

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