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Recycling Technician

University of North Carolina Charlotte
$33,540 - $36,587
United States, North Carolina, Charlotte
Dec 19, 2024
Recycling Technician
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
This posting will be used to hire two positions. Position #009964 and Position #009998

UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits
The finalist may be subject to a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle report.
Please upload reference information including names, position titles and company/institutions, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least two current/previous supervisors.
  • The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and education are listed on your application.
  • Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section.
Please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions. (see the job duties section of previous employment).
Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application if requested.
  • These documents will be used to evaluate your written communication skills as well as supporting documents of your knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and professional experience.
Position Information
General Information


Vacancy Open to All Candidates
Employment Type Permanent - Full-time
If time-limited, note appointment end date
Hours per week 40
Months per year 12
Position Number 009964
NC Salary Grade Equivalency GN03
Classification Title Building Environmental Technician - Journey
Working Title Recycling Technician
Salary Range $33,540 - $36,587
Anticipate Hiring Range $33,540 - $35,020
FLSA Status Non Exempt
Division Business Affairs
Department Facilities Management (Adm)
Work Unit Recycling
Work Schedule
This posting will be used to hire two positions. Position #009964 and Position #009998

6:00am - 2:30pm; Monday - Friday with occasional weekends for special events.

Mandatory Position

This position is designated as 'mandatory' and, when contacted to report to work, its incumbent is expected to reach the campus as expeditiously as possible using normal precautions as dictated by the adverse weather conditions.
Primary Purpose of Position
The Recycling technician supports the recycling department to provide waste reduction and recycling services for the campus. This position helps keep areas clear of trash and recycling; transports materials to their appropriate disposal locations and prepares the material to be removed from campus.
Minimum Education/Experience
Required Minimum Qualifications:

  • Some knowledge of cleaning procedures, ability to follow instructions and to perform medium to heavy physical work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.


University Preferred Qualifications:
  • Some knowledge of cleaning procedures, one year of experience demonstrating the ability to follow instructions in operating specialized floor-cleaning or other cleaning equipment and in performing medium to heavy physical work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Essential Job Duties
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte Facilities Management Department is seeking an outgoing motivated person to join our staff as a Recycling Technician.
The Recycling Technician supports the Recycling Department and its efforts to reduce waste, increase recycling, and maintain the cleanliness of campus by performing duties that include but are not limited to:

  • Operate vehicles and equipment to help process materials (carts, trailers, pallet jacks, leaf blowers, etc.)
  • Perform the majority of the assigned job duties outside for housing and in parking decks.
  • Collect materials and data associated with recyclables and landfill.
  • Report, prepare, and transport diverted materials to designated locations.
  • Ensure that materials are properly sorted and free from contaminants.
  • Maintain neat, clean, orderly and safe equipment and collection locations.
  • Provides backup in other areas as assigned.

Other Work Responsibilities

  • Assist with special events
  • Exert between 10 lbs. and 50 lbs. of force as required to move pallets, bags of trash and recycling, gas powered blowers, and other supplies and equipment.
  • Perform other duties as assigned and/or delegated to support all operations of the department.

Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

  • Knowledge of recycling processes.
  • Ability to operate vehicles and equipment such as carts, trailers, and pallet jacks.
  • Ability to report, prepare, and transport materials to designated locations.
  • Ability to collect materials and data associated with recyclables and landfill.
  • Ability to perform a majority of the work outside in all weather conditions.
  • Computer literate, knowledge and skilled with Google Chrome, Microsoft Office, and willingness to learn new programs.
  • Ability to effectively work/interact with persons from different backgrounds and cultures.
  • Ability to foster and create an atmosphere of teamwork.
  • Operates assigned vehicles on and/or off campus and is required to possess, maintain, or obtain a valid driver's license.
  • Effective skills in verbal, written, and interpersonal communications.

Necessary Licenses or Certifications

  • Valid driver's license is needed for position.
  • Where applicable, must be eligible for required certification.

Work Location FM - Building Environmental Services - Team 9
Posting date 12/19/2024
Closing date 01/05/2025
Proposed Hire Date 02/03/2025
Contact Information
Special Notes to Applicants
This posting will be used to hire two positions. Position #009964 and Position #009998

UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits
The finalist may be subject to a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle report.
Please upload reference information including names, position titles and company/institutions, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least two current/previous supervisors.

  • The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.


Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and education are listed on your application.
  • Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section.
Please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions. (see the job duties section of previous employment).
Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application if requested.
  • These documents will be used to evaluate your written communication skills as well as supporting documents of your knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and professional experience.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).



  1. *
    How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

    • UNC Charlotte Website
    • HERC Job Board
    • Inside Higher Education
    • Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork)
    • Another Website
    • Agency Referral
    • Advertisement/Publication
    • Personal Referral
    • Other



  2. Where did you learn about this posting?

    (Open Ended Question)


  3. *
    Do you have a valid driver's license?

    • No
    • Yes


  4. *
    The majority of the duties performed for this position are outside and performed in all weather conditions. Are you okay with being outside in all weather conditions performing this role?

    • Yes
    • No


  5. *
    Please describe any experience or involvement you have or have had with recycling or sustainability programs.

    (Open Ended Question)




Applicant Documents
Required Documents

  1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae
  2. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest


Optional Documents

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