Temporary - Recycling Center Assistant

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title Temporary - Recycling Center Assistant

Department Recycling - 40365 Pay Grade Job Category Temporary Job Summary

Responsible to the Sustainability Coordinator. Reporting to Recycling Center Coordinator in the management and operations of the ETSU recycling center and recycling collection across campus. Duties and responsibilities include:

Operate vehicle in a safe and efficient manner 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 Recycling Center self-serve area on a daily basis.

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.

Assist the City of Johnson City driver on paper pick-up day on Tuesday at 5:30 am or collecting bins on Monday evening for Tuesday pick-up.

Other duties as assigned.

Able to work up to 28 hours per week.

Flexible hours that could include morning, evening, and/or weekends.

ETSU is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all of our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. Successful candidates should have a demonstrated commitment and contribution to fostering and advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion. East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals 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 essential functions of the position 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.

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

Required Qualifications

Be able to communicate effectively.

Be able to work well with someone and independently.

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience in a recycling center or recycling efforts.

Salary $11.00 an hour

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number SS01241P

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 01/18/2023 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 Questions

Required 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

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

Yes

No

Are you currently working as Federal Student Worker?

Yes

No

If yes to any of the above, please enter the total hours per week for all positions?

(Open Ended Question)

Are you currently enrolled as an international student?

Yes

No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

Resume

Optional Documents