What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recycling Lead position at Clemson University?
Performs advanced and routine recycling duties in the collection, sorting, processing and disposing of solid waste and recycled materials to support a safe and healthy environment for university activity and special events. Provides training and mentorship to less experienced employees. Coordinates and directs the routing activities for all recycling collections to ensure efficient workflow. Other duties as assigned.
JOB DUTIES:
50% - Essential - Workflow Coordination: Plans, organizes, performs and prioritizes work activities, assigns tasks to workers and allocates equipment and materials to accomplish tasks as it pertains to recycling routes and collections. Collects recyclables from University collection sites on and off campus, such as academic buildings and residence halls. Prepares recyclable materials for market. Assists in maintaining records on types of weights of recycled material. Operates all recycling equipment as necessary.
25% - Essential - Operations and Inspection: Communicates expectations and standards of performance to workers and reviews work to ensure that it was done properly. Plans and conducts periodic inspections of routes, collection areas on campus and ensures collection points are properly organized and well kept.
15% - Essential - Training and Mentorship: Oversees training of new and existing staff. Ensure all staff members have proper PPE and have completed all training procedures. Ensures subordinates understand and are able to operate equipment. Completes training for Compost Operations and SC DHEC Recycling Education Course.
10% - Essential - Safety: Follows established safety procedures including proper equipment calibration, PPE requirements, and equipment maintenance. Cleans equipment and vehicles. Notify supervisor of needed repairs to vehicles and equipment.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education - High School Diploma or Equivalent and custodial, groundskeeping or maintenance experience directly related to the area of employment.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
Education - Associate's Degree - APPA Supervisor's Toolkit, forklift, heavy equipment; 1 year of Supervisor Experience or 2 years trade experience.
Licenses - Driver's License Class D normal < 26,000
RESPONSIBILITIES
JOB KNOWLEDGE
Fundamental Job Knowledge - Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Acts as Lead - Acts as a Lead by guiding the work of others who perform essentially the same work.
BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
20% - Stand for prolonged period
25% - Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period
10% - Walk or move about
10% - Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc
10% - Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder)
25% - Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl)
50% - Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself
50% - Recognize or inspect visually
25% - Move, transport, raise or lower
10% - Extends hands or arms in any direction
10% - Use taste or smell to detect or determine particular flavors or odors
25% - Perceive, observe, clarity of vision
WORKING CONDITIONS:
50% - Exposure to heat or cold
25% - Exposure to dust/fumes
50% - Wet or humid
10% - Noise
10% - Vibration
10% - Mechanical hazards
5% - Chemical hazards
5% - Electrical hazards
5% - Overnight Travel
5% - Exposure to bio-hazards (i.e. blood, bodily fluids)
WORK SCHEDULE:
Work Schedule Monday - Friday 6am - 2pm, some weekends required. Standard Hours: 40
Expected Salary Range: ($ 31,561.00 - $32,000.00)
ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL
Normal Operations
Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.
JOB LOCATION:
Clemson, SC
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
August 22, 2023
MILITARY AND VETERAN:
MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.
VETERAN PREFERENCE:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.
To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.
CLOSING STATEMENT:
Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, or related medical condition), national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status, genetic information, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. Clemson University is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and encourages applications from minorities and women.
Salary : $32,000 - $0