Recycle Center Attendant

City of New Berlin Department of Community Development; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 3,600 - 4,800; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

No Benefits Available

Job summary

City of New Berlin Department of Community Development is seeking a part-time Recycling Center Attendant to guide residents and keep the center clean and orderly.

Under supervision, you will open/close the center, answer questions, direct containers, report issues, and help enforce recycling rules during approximately 25 hours per month, with seasonal increases. Outdoor conditions and physical tasks are required.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to communicate effectively, courteously and tactfully with staff, city officials and the public.
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather and conditions.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the recycling center when assigned.
• Direct residents to proper recycling containers and drop-off areas.
• Answer resident questions and provide information on recycling rules.
• Report problems or needs to management and document issues.
• Ensure customers do not leave unacceptable non-recyclable items.
• Report illegal dumping to supervisor or police when appropriate.
• Perform all other duties as may be assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Physical stamina

Mobility & flexibility

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

Under general supervision, responsible for directing members of the public in sorting and disposing of recyclable materials at the recycling center and maintaining the center in a clean, orderly condition.

Essential Duties

• Open and close the recycling center when assigned.
• Assist residents by providing information related to recycling rules.
• Direct residents to proper recycling containers and drop off areas.
• Answer resident’s questions
• Report problems or needs to management
• Report to work at the scheduled hour and work the entire assigned schedule.
• Make sure customers do not leave unacceptable non-recyclable items at recycling center.
• Document and report any illegal dumping of non-acceptable materials to supervisor or police when appropriate.
• All other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

Requires a high school diploma or GED

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, courteously and tactfully with staff, city officials and the public.
• Ability to work in a physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements for long and varying periods of time.
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, reach, etc. frequently or occasionally.
• Ability to work harmoniously with others.

Supplemental Information

This position is estimated to work approximately 25 hours per month during the hours of operation of the Recycle Center; hours may increase during the summer months.

Recycle Center Hours Of Operation

Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Saturdays: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (December - March only)

Benefits

No Benefits Available