Campus Waste & Recycling Technician

The University of Central Florida Board of Trustees; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit packages including Medical,-D

Job summary

The University Operations division at UCF is hiring a Recycling Specialist I to manage refuse and recycling activities on campus. The role involves driving and operating recycling vehicles, collecting materials, and supporting facilities operations to maintain a clean and compliant campus environment.

Successful candidates will perform preventive maintenance on equipment, coordinate with customers, and ensure safe handling of materials in line with state and university regulations.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate in conversational English with customers and team members.
• Able to operate a vehicle as necessary.
• Must be able to operate essential tools and equipment.
• Familiarity with office software applications for work order systems (IWMS).

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate recycling vehicles and related equipment.
• Pickup refuse materials from campus locations daily and transport to containers or off site.
• Clean campus areas and empty refuse receptacles.
• Perform landscape maintenance and equipment maintenance per supervisor.
• Monitor vehicles for safe operation and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct special collection of refuse, recyclables, and bulky items.
• Coordinate pickups with customers and assess disposal needs.
• Do basic repairs and maintenance on containers; manage lids and locks.
• Inspect containers and monitor material quality for hazards.
• Procure small supplies needed for daily tasks.

Skills

Conversational English

Able to operate a vehicle

Able to operate essential tools

Communicate with customers and team

Education

9th grade completed

Tools

IWMS

EH&S chemicals handling

Job description

The University Operations division at UCF is hiring a Recycling Specialist I to manage refuse and recycling activities on campus. The role involves driving and operating recycling vehicles, collecting materials, and supporting facilities operations to maintain a clean and compliant campus environment.

Successful candidates will perform preventive maintenance on equipment, coordinate with customers, and ensure safe handling of materials in line with state and university regulations.