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Recycling Facility Manager and Recycling Collections Driver
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Position Number: 5892878
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Facilities Management

Recycling Facility Manager and Recycling Collections Driver

Requisition Number: 61068
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Classified Staff
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 12-Jan-2025
Date Posted:

Job Summary

Facilities Management at CU Boulder encourages applications for a Recycling Facility Manager and Recycling Collections Driver! This position oversees the daily operations of the recycling sorting facility by managing the work flow, sorting processes, training students, handling tours and special event recycling. Special Event duties and assistance will be assigned by the manager as needed. The position will perform preventative maintenance and coordinate repairs on equipment, make repairs on recycling containers, and manage inventory for recycling equipment (bins, bags, special event containers, etc.). The role may collect recycling from campus loading docks and deliver to waste transfer station or processing facility using a rear-load collection truck rated for up to 26,000 lbs or a delivery van.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

Facilities Management (FM) is responsible for the overall physical development and maintenance of the campus. The mission of the department is to provide a safe physical environment that promotes the advancement and transfer of knowledge.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Management of Recycling Processing Facility

Provide work flow management and expertise to the on-campus sorting facility. There are two priorities that must be met daily: ensuring that there are enough empty containers for recycling crews, and quality assurance of the sorted recycling material. Keep facility in good working condition by providing a safe, clean working environment for staff. This includes making sure PPE supplies are stocked and taking steps to mitigate slip and fall hazards. Repair equipment such as: polycarts, tipcarts, mailcarts, cleaning equipment. Perform preventative maintenance on all equipment within facility. Work closely with 3rd party vendors for routine maintenance on recycling equipment. Troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment. Provide scheduled facility tours throughout the academic year. Assist with organization and execution of special projects including: time motion studies of sort process, test out new sorting methodologies based on market value of materials, and conduct waste composition studies focused on particular areas of campus (food service, classrooms, administrative), train and evaluate student sorting employees. Assist with snow and ice removal around facility dock area and entrances

Recycling Collections

Operating two-axel rear-load recycling collection vehicles, collect compostable and recyclable materials across campus. Using vehicle hydraulic lifting mechanisms, empty collections carts and dumpsters from over 60 campus locations. Clean, replace or repair polycarts and dumpsters as needed and ensure each collection vessel is accurately labeled by material type. Perform major cleaning and repairing of containers during student breaks.

Green Laboratories Collection

Operating a two-axel box truck, collect recycled laboratories from building loading docks and securely place in back of truck for safe transport.

Paperwork, Scheduling, & Other Duties

When closing work orders, include closing comments and ensure repair work orders are created. As an essential services employee, the position is responsible to respond to other duties as assigned on an "as needed" basis. This position may be assigned work at the Equipment Operator II up to 15% of the time as a part of the positions on the job training.

What You Should Know

This in-person positions anticipated working hours are Monday - Friday from 8am - 4:30 pm.
This role is eligible for our Facilities Management Employee Referral Program.

What We Can Offer

The annual salary rate for this position is $49,848.
If you have prior state-classified experience in the same class series as this position, your pay may be set at a higher amount per the state Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

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What We Require

Minimum of three years relevant work experience OR a combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to three (3) years.
Must be a Colorado resident to apply.
Must have a valid Colorado driver's license. A CMV license will be required after 60 days of start date.

What You Will Need

Ability to read and comprehend Commercial Driving License Manual for training.
A strong mechanical proficiency.
Excellent customer service skills and strong attention to detail.
The ability to communicate orally and in writing.
Great collaboration skills and a strong sense of reliability.
Ability to work well within a team environment and independently.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

A current resume that includes date ranges for each position held and whether the position was full-time or part-time.
Optional: A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.
DD-214 for veteran applicants.

Qualified veterans are eligible for veteran's preference points within the State classified system. If you are a veteran and would like to have your DD214 evaluated to determine your eligibility for preference points, please attach a copy of your DD214 to this posting. If you do not wish to upload a DD214, please email a copy to recruiting@colorado.edu and reference the job to which you are applying

If using the educational substitution for experience: proof of degree or transcripts.

We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by January 12, 2025 for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.

Select here for additional information regarding Classified Staff positions: www.cu.edu/cu-careers/special-instructions-classified-staff-applicants
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Recycling-Facility-Manager-and-Recycling-Collections-Driver/61068