PT- HHW Technician

Hamilton County, Indiana•Noblesville, IN

1d•$0 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Incumbent serves as Part Time HHW Technician for the Household Hazardous Waste Department, responsible for assisting residents with the disposal of regulated or hazardous materials from their households. The duties are broad in scope and of substantial intricacy, involving many variables or considerations with interrelationships that are not clearly evident. Incumbent performs according to well-defined legal requirements and department policies and procedures, exercising independent judgement in applying guidelines and technical knowledge of specific cases and circumstances. Incumbent applies standardized practices to specific cases, referring to supervisor unusual or unprecedented situations as needed. Incumbent receives indirect or occasional supervision, with work reviewed primarily for attainment of and effect on department goals/objectives and compliance with legal requirements. Incumbent maintains frequent contact with co-workers, other County departments, other government agencies, and the public for the purpose of exchanging information, giving presentations, rendering services and developing programs. Incumbent reports directly to the Director.

Requirements

Some high-school experience, high school diploma, or GED
Working knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling, and punctuation, and ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, other County departments, other government agencies, and the public, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities and disabilities.
Ability to properly operate various types of equipment, such as computer and printer, and to operate light duty equipment such as a pallet jack and carts.
Ability to properly to properly wear chemical protective clothing.
Ability to properly package materials for safe storage, transportation, and/or disposal.
Ability to understand, memorize, and carry out written and oral instructions, and appropriately respond to constructive criticism.
Ability to work alone and with others in a team environment, and maintain appropriate, respectful interrelationships with co-workers.
Ability to use appropriate universal health and safety precautions to avoid contamination/infection in high-risk environments.
Ability to comply with all employer/department personnel policies and work rules, including, but not limited to, attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct.
Ability to competently serve the public with diplomacy and respect, including during occasional encounters with irate/hostile persons.
Ability to provide public access to or maintain confidentiality of department information/records according to state requirements.
Ability to occasionally work extended, evening, and/or weekend hours.
Ability to serve on 24-hour call for emergencies.
Possession of a valid driver's license and demonstrated safe driving record.
As a result of the duties associated with this job, there is the potential of becoming exposed to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious diseases. To safeguard employees and eliminate the liability placed on Hamilton County, employees working in this position shall begin the three shot Hepatitis B vaccination and subsequent training within 10 days of their initial job assignment per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030(f)(2)(i). The initial and two subsequent vaccinations shall be administered by the Hamilton County Health Department and free of charge to the employee. If the employee has previously received the three shot Hepatitis B vaccination, official documentation must be provided to the supervisor identifying the dates in which each shot was appropriately administered. A Temporary Medical Declination may be made for a period of up to six months. A Declination form must be completed, outlining the medical reasons for the temporary declination and forwarded to the Safety & Risk Manager. Employees temporarily declining the vaccine are prohibited from performing any duties in which they may be exposed to a blood borne pathogen or other potentially infectious disease until they are able to begin/continue the series of vaccinations. Failure to comply will result in termination of employment.

Responsibilities

Sorts and packages regulated and/or hazardous materials to OSHA and DOT standards.
Assists residents with unloading their hazardous materials and/or recyclables.
Be able to answer general questions about what the program does and does not accept.
Performs related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life (employee, spouse, children)
Long and short-term Disability
Hamilton County Employee Health Center & Pharmacy (Noblesville/Westfield): High quality primary medical care facility and wellness services
Advocacy Program – One-on-one appointment with a Physician to evaluate chronic illness/injuries
Nutrition Education and Wellness Center (diabetes, high cholesterol, weight loss and management, cancer and kids health)
Pharmacy – Low-cost co-payments, encourage use of generic meds, Medication Management Program providing review of medication interactions/effectiveness
Sick leave
Bereavement
Holidays (10-13 per year)
Compensatory time
Paid time off (1 week at 6 months, 2 weeks at 1 year then an additional day each year until max of 22 days on year 15). Upon completion of 30 years of service time, employees earn 1 additional day per year up to 40 years of service time.
Indiana Public Employee Retirement Fund Pension (annuity & pension)
AUL Deferred Compensation Plan
McCready Retirement (Merit staff)