Lead Recycling Technician

Lead Recycling Technician

General Responsibilities: Remove recyclable materials and refuse from university buildings and exterior containers and transport the materials to the Waste Education Center and/or appropriate dumpster. Process recyclable materials for shipment. Load trucks. Operate equipment associated with the recycling operation. Schedule and train staff in recycling operation. Maintain appropriate recycling records and coordinate with vendors. Provide services to the university community. Assist grounds and custodial departments as needed.

This position typically is scheduled to work Monday through Friday from 6am-2:30pm. The person occupying this position is required to work the weekend students move into the residential living halls at the beginning of the fall semester.

**Full position description is available upon request. **

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Operates vehicles and other equipment to collect and dispose of materials
• Deconstructs and properly prepares metals, including cutting, heating, melting, and unbolting
• Collects, identifies, inspects, sorts, and separates various types of metal and materials in compliance with environmental and government laws for materials to be processed
• Inspects, repairs, and performs preventative maintenance on materials and machinery used for recycling

Department: Facility Services supports the academic mission of the university. The integral core values of the department are Safety, Customer Service, Cooperation, Integrity, and Innovation. A team approach is utilized throughout the department to provide a safe environment, excellence in service through high standards with positive and collaborative relationships across the UWSP community.

The skill, ability and knowledge of the incumbent will have direct and profound impact on the success and satisfaction level in the delivery of services to customers within the area of responsibility. Given the pace of emerging technology, the incumbent must stay in touch with industry/system-wide trends and best practices. This position will perform work independently, only referring matters to the supervisor for clarification.

Facility Services is committed to the highest standard of customer relations principles for its customers, fellow staff members, students, and visitors. Staff will serve as role models by practicing exemplary behaviors when working with customers, fellow staff members and campus leadership.

Compensation & Benefits: The lead recycling technician is a full-time, hourly, annual position. Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting hourly wage of $17/hour, commensurate with the candidate's education, related experience, and qualifications. Eligible Universities of Wisconsin employees receive an excellent benefits package. To learn more about the benefits package, review the University Staff Benefit Quick Guide. Use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator to calculate the estimated value of your compensation and benefits.

Required Qualifications:

• Meet the minimum requirements to drive on state/university business

Preferred Qualifications:

• Effective oral and written communication and techniques to maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to adapt to change
• Supervisory skills
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high volume environment with emphasis on safety and efficiency
• Ability to obtain a certification of fork lift operation

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by 07/29/2026 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.

Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents:

- Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience

- Resume

After you submit your application, you will be unable to edit it. Please be sure to include all required materials before submitting your application.

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you to supply a minimum of three (3) professional references (one (1) of which being a current or former supervisor). It is preferred that you supply five (5) professional references (two (2) of which being a current or former supervisors). Your references will be required to answer questions regarding misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.