Recycling Technician
Wilmington, NC 
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Benefits of Working at UNCW
Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach.

Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.

Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW or any other university within the UNC System. In addition, UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one UNCW course each summer session.

As a full time employee, UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service.

We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our ,and the , many of which are offered free of charge.
Recruitment Range $32,448
Vacancy Number S02400
Position Title Bldg Environmental Technician
Working Title Recycling Technician
Competency Level Journey
Home Department Warehouse & Surplus - 35411
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The mission of University of North Carolina Wilmington Recycling Program is to provide waste diversion services, protect the environment, and promote sustainability initiatives in order to ensure a safe and healthy community for current and future generations.

The goal of the program is to educate about the positive impacts they can make on the environment by reducing our waste while preserving both the beauty of our campus and environment though recycling.
College Business Services - 35300 College
College/School Information
University Information
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
Location of Workplace Main UNCW Campus
Brief Summary of Work for this Position
The Recycling Technician supports the Recycling Services section and its efforts to reduce volumes of solid waste through diversion of materials from solid waste stream.

This position is responsible for the following duties:
  • Collect recyclable materials from designated areas throughout the campus according to established procedures and the North Carolina Waste Management Act
  • Weigh and record materials arriving or departing the facilities
  • Sort and separate materials to include paper, plastic, metal, glass and wood
  • Separate, inspect, count and containerize recyclables
  • Operates a variety of recycling equipment and vehicles such as baling machines
  • Load and weigh containers for processing & transportation
  • Operate scales to properly weigh recyclables and baled materials
  • Instruct patrons in proper recycling techniques and facility rules/guidelines
  • Ensure the cleanliness of the all recycling facility
  • Communicates with university employees, departments, and outside agencies and the public regarding recycling program compliance
  • Maintains Recycling Center in a clean, well-organized manner avoiding clutter and potential fire hazards
  • Answers questions and promotes the recycling program to students, faculty and staff
  • Instructs students, faculty and staff on appropriate materials to place in containers
  • Operate and perform basic maintenance of recycling equipment as required
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Some knowledge of cleaning procedures, ability to follow instructions and to perform medium to heavy physical work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Preferred education, professional skills and experience
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions
  • Physical stamina to work long periods in outside environment
  • Ability to communicate well in verbal and written form
  • Ability to lift a minimum of 100 pounds
  • Ability to work alone as well as relate to work with other people
  • Ability to learn new procedures, concepts and techniques
  • A high degree of motivation and enthusiasm for the success of the recycling program
Required Certifications or licensure
Valid NC driver's license.
FTE 1.0 (40 hours per week)
Months Per Year 12 Months
Work Days Monday - Friday
Work Hours 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Type of Position Permanent
Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited
Position Number 7408
Job Posting Date 04/24/2024
Posting Close Date 05/08/2024
Number of Openings Single Incumbent
Special Notes to Applicants
PLEASE NOTE: This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the 'Work History' section before you apply for this position. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.
EEO Statement
At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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UNC Wilmington actively fosters a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified persons from all racial, ethnic or other minority groups, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Work Hours (i.e. shift)
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Salary and Benefits
$32,448
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
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