Recycling Specialist

Chugach Government Solutions•ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Recycling Specialist works under the direction of the Site Manager at the Recycling Collection Center (RCC) in an onsite position in Ft. Meade, Maryland. The role performs physical tasks involving the collection, sorting, and disposal of recycling materials, as well as assembly and minor repairs of outdoor items. Using provided tools and materials, the specialist builds items such as trash cans, benches, and picnic tables and repairs items including hut siding, handles, plastic rain guards, and tool handles. The work regularly involves forklifts, a baler, and pallet jacks. The specialist operates equipment and systems supporting the facility, plans and organizes varied daily work, coordinates materials and requisitions with other personnel, and assists other departments as needed. The role may include emergency work orders, on-call duties, overtime, inventory, vehicle or equipment operation, and lower-classified support duties. The position pays $24.00 per hour.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent GED.
At least three years of relevant experience in material handling or a related discipline.
Power Industrial Certification (Forklift) and OSHA safety training.
MHE Safety Operations Certification pursuant to OSHA training requirements in 29 CFR 1910.178.
General working knowledge of basic repairs and carpentry.
Familiarity with basic mathematical functions.
Good working knowledge of hand and power tools.
Ability to deal professionally and courteously with a variety of people in diverse situations.
Mature judgment and ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to pass a pre-hire background check and drug screen.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to obtain and maintain the required Intelligence Community Security Screening.
Valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and team lift 75 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Possess the required Intelligence Community Security Screening.
Experience in a recycling, waste management, facilities management, construction, and/or maintenance environment.
Trade certifications in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and/or carpentry.
Competency in Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

Operate equipment, components, and systems that support the facility.
Collect, sort, and dispose of recycling materials.
Assemble outdoor items, including trash cans, benches, and picnic tables, and perform minor repairs to outdoor items.
Use hand tools, portable power tools, and standard measuring instruments.
Plan and organize work, meet deadlines, and perform a variety of tasks in a single day.
Coordinate with personnel to identify appropriate materials, parts, assemblies, and requisition requirements.
Respond to emergency work orders as required and perform on-call duties as necessary.
Assist with periodic stock inventories and prepare requisitions for replacement items.
Occasionally operate Government- or Chugach-owned motor vehicles or other equipment.
Perform support duties such as file maintenance, workspace cleanup, space maintenance, and telephone answering as required.
Support and assist other department staff and groups as needed or directed.
Follow Chugach safety and personnel policies and standard operating procedures.
Work overtime as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.