Recycling Specialist

Stony Brook University•Stony Brook, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Recycling Specialist will be responsible for collecting, organizing, and processing recyclable materials and products for various University locations. This position is physically demanding and incumbent is required to work outside on a regular basis.

Requirements

Per Civil Service Standards and Specifications.
Must be physically able to perform heavy physical labor; examples are pulling, pushing, filling, and lifting trash bins, recycling containers and pallets.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
Must have, keep and maintain the appropriate valid Class B NYS Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with air brakes.
Must participate in the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act (drug and alcohol testing) as required.
Must have a motor vehicle record which is free from major violations or a pattern of repeat violations.
Incumbent must continuously maintain a valid CDL license, as well as NYS Driver's license to remain employed.
Must be able to work outside year round in all types of weather.
The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.
Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.
For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.
At time of submission, candidates must include all relevant work experience and training/education information. Submissions failing to do so, will not be considered.
Upon conditional offer, the State Classified Appointments Unit will ask for proof of relevant experience or training/education.
Time and attendance, past evaluations, disciplinary history and the ability to perform the physical and supervisory aspects of this position will be considered as part of the selection process.
Verifiable proof of credentials as stated above are the responsibility of the applicant. Please be prepared to document proof of qualifications with application.
Out-of-State Applicants: Please note as a condition of employment and in order for this position to be tendered, the successful incumbent will be required to provide evidence of a valid license and driving abstract from the state issuing the license within five business days of a conditional offer and must obtain a NYS driver's license within 30 days of official start date.

Nice To Haves

High School/GED

Responsibilities

Collect and transport heavy bales of papers, bottles, cans, pallets, electronics & E-Waste (electronics, computers, laptops, used cell phones, etc.), food service organics, steel, aluminum, and other recyclable materials from Campus buildings, Hospital/HSC, and other areas as deemed necessary by the manager and/or supervisor.
Service recyclables once to twice a week or more frequently as deemed necessary by manager and/or supervisor.
Move, push, and/or lift filled 95 gallon paper Toter Recycling Bins and Trash Bins, 18 bushel capacity Canvas Recycling Bins, and Recycling Tilt Trucks to appropriate areas for disposal.
Sort, shred and bale paper and cardboard by hand, removing contaminants.
Collect pallets and load into trailer by hand. Off-spec pallets to be deposited at South P Materials Recycling and Handling Area (SP MRHA).
Collect bottles, cans, and other recyclable materials on Campus and remove contaminants. Clean and sanitize heavy, 95 gallon bins/containers and return them to service.
Provide general housekeeping for the recycling processing area, loading dock areas, where recycling trailers and bins are located, and other paths of handling recyclable materials, which may include bending, lifting heavy materials, shoveling, sweeping, cleaning, and using cleaning chemicals.
Help maintain South P Materials Recycling and Handling Area and truck scale, by performing routine maintenance and general housekeeping.
Help maintain records of bin pickups and servicing, ensuring they are kept neatly and accurately, and submitted in a timely manner.
Weigh all materials accurately and document the weighed materials being removed by service provider(s).
Operate powered forklifts, down-stroke vertical balers, bucket loader, and box trucks (skid steer, rear packer truck).
Help maintain the packer trucker a minimum of twice a month (grease and remove paper in tracking).
Remove heavy surplus/scrap materials (I.E. metal, steel, transformers, and etc.) when assigned by manager and/or supervisor.
Perform other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.