Recycling Laborer

**Recycling Laborer** **Location** Main Campus **Position Highlights** Facilities Management at the University of Arizona is looking for a Laborer to join our Recycling team. The Laborers for Recycling perform duties of routine manual labor primarily related to recycling functions and waste management, including but not limited to trash hauling, pick-up and delivery of materials, assistance to trades shops, site clean-up, baling cardboard, sorting various materials for recycling such as white paper, newspaper, aluminum cans, plastics, etc. Working conditions for this position include working outdoors in extreme heat and unclean conditions. *Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more* The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please . **Duties & Responsibilities**

* Operates baler, compactor, power washer, and various vehicles.

* Places and picks up barricades.

* Drives a University truck and picks up and unloads materials and equipment at job site.

* Provides labor for other trades. Installs campus signage and fencing. Cleans shops and job sites.

* Picks-up and delivers recycling containers throughout campus. Sorts various materials for recycling.

* Assists with promotion and education of recycling program. Lifts or moves equipment in excess of 50 lbs.

* Works in extreme temperatures wet, smelly, dirty conditions.

**Minimum Qualifications**

* High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent learning attained through experience may be required.

* Valid Arizona drivers license upon employment. At least 2 years of licensed driving experience.

**Preferred Qualifications**- One-year of experience in a recycling program.

- Forklift certified.

- Experience in collecting, transporting, sorting and baling recyclable materials.

- Possess good communication skills.

- Ability to follow schedules and meet deadlines.

- Ability to operate a manual transmission vehicle.

- Class A or B CDL.

**Benefits Eligible** Yes - Full Benefits **Compensation Type** hourly rate **Special Instructions to Applicant** Please include an updated resume showing your current and previous employment history; skills and certifications and education history or complete the Professional Experience (showing current and previous employment history), Education, and Skills/Certifications/Licenses section of the online application. Applications will not be considered without either the resume or the completed application. **Diversity Statement** At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As an Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.