Recycling Specialist I

UCF; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off & holidays

Education assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

UCF is seeking a Recycling Specialist I to manage refuse collection on campus, operate recycling trucks and equipment, and coordinate disposal needs with campus customers. The role emphasizes safety, routine maintenance, and adherence to regulations.

Minimum qualifications include completion of 9th grade, with preference for English communication, vehicle operation, adaptability, and familiarity with IWMS software. On-site work schedule is Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate in conversational English to work with customers and team members.
• Able to operate a vehicle as necessary and essential tools/equipment.
• Adaptable in assignments and able to follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate vehicles including recycling truck and other equipment.
• Pickup refuse materials from campus locations daily and transport offsite when needed.
• Perform general campus cleanup and empty receptacles.
• Maintain equipment and perform minor repairs or painting on containers.
• Monitor vehicle cleanliness, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate pickups with customers and assess disposal needs.
• Inspect and inventory containers; identify hazardous materials.

Skills

Communication

Vehicle operation

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Completion of 9th grade

Tools

IWMS

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.
• If you are selected as the final candidate for an employment opportunity, both your position and salary will be significantly based upon the information that you have provided in your application for employment. We urge you to please take the time to complete the application in its entirety.
• 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.

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Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
• Retirement savings options
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
• Education assistance
• And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.

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Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Department

Facilities Operations Recycling Services

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday; 6:00am - 2:30pm

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

$15.00 to Negotiable

Job Posting End Date

11-11-2026-12-00-AM

Veteran’s Preference:

Preference will be given to eligible veterans and their eligible spouses in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes. Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation by the closing date of the position. For more information on Veterans’ Preference, please visit http://hr.ucf.edu/files/VeteransPreference.pdf

The University of Central Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.