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About the Role

The Recycling Specialist will collect, organize, and process recyclable materials and products for various University locations. This position is physically demanding and requires regular outdoor work.

Responsibilities

• Collect and transport heavy bales of papers, bottles, cans, pallets, electronics & E-Waste, food service organics, steel, and aluminum from Campus buildings and other areas.
• Service recyclables once to twice a week or more frequently as needed.
• 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 disposal areas.
• Sort, shred, and bale paper and cardboard by hand, removing contaminants.
• Collect pallets and load them into a trailer by hand.
• 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, and material handling paths.
• Perform general housekeeping which may include bending, lifting heavy materials, shoveling, sweeping, cleaning, and using cleaning chemicals.
• Help maintain the South P Materials Recycling and Handling Area and truck scale through routine maintenance and general housekeeping.
• Maintain records of bin pickups and servicing, ensuring neatness, accuracy, and timely submission.
• Weigh all materials accurately and document weighed materials being removed by service provider(s).
• Move and lift heavy materials by hand when weighing.
• Submit receipts and records to the Supervisor in a timely manner.
• Operate powered forklifts, down-stroke vertical balers, bucket loaders, and box trucks.
• Help maintain the packer truck a minimum of twice a month.
• Remove heavy surplus/scrap materials when assigned.
• Perform other duties or projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be physically able to perform heavy physical labor, including pulling, pushing, filling, and lifting trash bins, recycling containers, and pallets.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Must possess, maintain, and keep an 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 free from major violations or a pattern of repeat violations.
• Must be able to work outside year-round in all types of weather.
• Incumbent must continuously maintain a valid CDL license and NYS driver's license.
• The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.
• Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.
• Candidates must include all relevant work experience and training/education information at time of submission.
• Verifiable proof of credentials is the responsibility of the applicant.
• Please be prepared to document proof of qualifications with application.
• Time and attendance, past evaluations, disciplinary history, and the ability to perform the physical and supervisory aspects of this position will be considered.
• Out-of-State Applicants: Must provide evidence of a valid license and driving abstract from the state issuing the license within five business days of a conditional offer.
• Out-of-State Applicants: Must obtain a NYS driver's license within 30 days of the official start date.

Skills

• Operating powered forklifts
• Operating down-stroke vertical balers
• Operating bucket loaders
• Operating box trucks
• Operating skid steer
• Operating rear packer truck
• General housekeeping
• Shoveling
• Sweeping
• Cleaning
• Using cleaning chemicals
• Routine maintenance

Location

• University locations

Work Type

• Full-time
• 40 hours per week
• Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• FLSA Nonexempt
• Eligible for overtime

Experience Level

• Seniority for promotion is the length of service in the Operational Services Bargaining Unit.

Education Level

• High School/GED

Salary/Compensations

• Hiring Rate $40,391
• Location pay of $4,000 per year

Benefits

• Total rewards

About the Company

• Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment.

Equal Opportunity

• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
• If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the university, The Office of Equity and Access (OEA) at (631) 632-6280 or visit OEA.
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