Student Employee, Recycle & Waste Management

Eastern Kentucky University; Richmond; On-site; CAD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Kentucky University invites applications for a Student Employee, Recycle & Waste Management at the Richmond Campus. You will join the Facilities Management team to support campus recycling operations. This 20-hour-per-week position pays $11 per hour.

Duties include sorting recyclables (70%), disassembling computer monitors (20%), and assisting with other light tasks (10%). Background checks apply, and enrollment at EKU is required.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a student at EKU.
• Able to perform physically light tasks and stand for periods.
• Reliable and able to follow safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• 70% - sort recycle materials on campus.
• 20% - take apart computer monitors as required.
• 10% - assist with other light duties.

Skills

Sort recyclables

Monitor disassembly

Light duties

Education

Must be enrolled at EKU

Job description

Title: Student Employee, Recycle & Waste Management

Department: 02R003 - Facilities Management

Division: 4R3000 - Campus Operations

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Driver

Hours Per Week: 20

Posted Salary Grade: $11

Contact Person: James Rhodus

Job Summary/Basic Functions

Student employee that assists the facilities team with campus recycling.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Must be enrolled at EKU

Job Duties:

• 70% - sort recycle - (Essential)
• 20% - take apart computer monitors - (Essential)
• 10% - assist with other light duties - (Essential)

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Open Until Fi lled: Yes

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

Advertised: 07 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 06 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time