Recycling Specialist I

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

University Operations

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The Opportunity

The Department within Facilities and Business Operations is seeking to hire a Recycling Specialist I. The Recycling Specialist I position is responsible for the refuse management of the University.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate vehicles including recycling truck and hydraulic lifting device, a state truck with power lifting/dumping mechanisms, pick-up trucks and occasional heavy lifting.
• Pickup refuse materials from campus locations daily; transport and off-load material into various containers and facilities; transport materials off site when appropriate.
• General cleaning up of campus; picking up refuse and emptying of refuse receptacles.
• Perform phases of landscape maintenance and installation, and maintenance of equipment as directed by immediate supervisor.
• Monitor and wash vehicles and equipment to ensure safe operations and proper usage, and compliance with state and municipal regulations.
• Perform special collection of refuse, recyclable and items, such as appliances, computers, furniture, equipment, and papers.
• Coordinate pick-up at customer's convenience, meet with customer to assess disposal needs.
• Perform minor repair, maintenance and painting of refuse containers and receptacles. Maintain lids and locks on refuse containers.
• Conduct periodic inspections and inventory of containers.
• Monitor contaminated quality control of materials collected, and identify hazardous materials that are not disposed of properly.
• Pick up small supplies needed to perform daily tasks such as gloves, cleaner, and tools.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of 9th grade.

Preferred Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate in conversational English in order to work effectively with customers and team members, operate electronic equipment (ipod touch for AiM PM checkpoints), comprehend standard safety procedures and utilize telecommunication devices.
• Able to operate a vehicle as necessary.
• Must be able to operate essential tools and equipment.
• Must be adaptable in assignments.
• Demonstrate capabilities in the following: interpersonal skills, memory, attention to detail, calculation, reading, evaluating, comprehension, and organizing.
• Ability to utilize standard office software applications for work order systems such as, Integrated Work Management System (IWMS).
• Must be able to use EH&S approved chemicals to perform essential job functions daily.

Health Assessment Required

The UCF policy requires completion and passing of a physical exam for this position.

Special Instructions to the Applicants

The anticipated salary for this position is $16.80.

Position requires a valid Class E driver's license. The position may involve driving to various locations on and off campus to conduct University business.

May be required to participate in respiratory, medical examination and training in use of respirators.

All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H‑1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.

This role requires the successful candidate to work on‑site at UCF as their primary work location. On‑site presence is an essential function of this role.

About UCF

As a next‑generation public research university and Forbes‑ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 12 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills, and you'll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life