Waste & Recycling Technician - Drive Campus Sustainability

Santa Clara University; Santa Clara (CA); Presencial; USD 40.000 - 44.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Santa Clara University is seeking a Recycling/Waste Removal Technician to maintain the campus waste and recycling program. Responsibilities include collecting and sorting landfill, recycling and compost and coordinating with vendors for removal services on the Santa Clara University campus.

The role requires a California drivers license, ability to operate a forklift, compactor and bailer, and the capacity to lift 65 lbs.

Formación

• Valid California drivers license.
• Two years of waste collection/diversion preferred.
• Able to operate forklift, compactor and bailer.
• Able to lift up to 65 lbs frequently.
• Read and follow instructions in English.
• Familiar with waste management equipment and vehicles.

Responsabilidades

• Collect and separate landfill, recycling and compost across campus facilities.
• Operate landfill/recycling compactors and a cardboard bailer.
• Clean and maintain waste collection sites; prevent debris and spills.
• Coordinate with vendors for removal of waste, recyclables, compost, and ewaste.
• Support specialty waste removal requests and pickups.
• Maintain and inventory waste management equipment and vehicles.
• Propose process improvements for campus sustainability.
• Educate campus community about waste diversion.
• Record time and materials for cost distribution.

Conocimientos

California drivers license

Waste collection experience

Forklift operation

Cardboard baler operation

English communication

Route planning

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Herramientas

Forklift

Compactor

Bailer

Tow vehicle

Hydraulic ram

Descripción del empleo

Santa Clara University is seeking a Recycling/Waste Removal Technician to maintain the campus waste and recycling program. Responsibilities include collecting and sorting landfill, recycling and compost and coordinating with vendors for removal services on the Santa Clara University campus.

The role requires a California drivers license, ability to operate a forklift, compactor and bailer, and the capacity to lift 65 lbs.