SHRA Temporary Recycling Technician (Pool)

University Information:
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

Department: Warehouse & Surplus - 35411
Vacancy Number: TSP5557PST
Temp Position Type: SHRA Temporary
Job Category: Unspecified
FLSA for Position: Nonexempt

Brief Summary of Work for this Position:
Recycling Technicians support UNCW Recycling's effort to reduce the volume of solid waste sent to the landfill by the university through the diversion of recyclable materials to our Materials Recovery Facility. Recycling Technicians fulfill this goal through the following duties:

• Collect recyclable materials from designated areas throughout campus according to established procedures and the North Carolina Waste Management Act of 1989.
• Sort and separate conventional recycling materials including paper, plastic, metal, and glass as well as specialty materials such as wood, electronic waste, batteries, and printer cartridges.
• Prepare recyclable materials for market by baling, palletizing, or containerizing recyclables then weighing them on an industrial scale.
• Load and unload bales and containers for transportation to processing facilities.
• Ensure the cleanliness and seamless operation of the recycling department and Materials Recovery Facility (MRF), including the sorting facility, the Public Recycling Depot, residential recycling depots, equipment, vehicles, the warehouse, and the greater UNCW campus and community.
• Maintain the Recycling facilities in a clean, well-organized manner, avoiding unnecessary clutter, and potential fire hazards.
• Operate a variety of recycling equipment and vehicles such as baling machines, forklifts, and box trucks.
• Educate patrons on proper recycling techniques and facility rules/guidelines. Patrons include students, faculty/staff, university departments, outside agencies, local businesses, and the general public.
• Answer questions and promote the recycling program to students, faculty, staff, and the public; providing instruction on appropriate materials to place in containers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Some knowledge of cleaning procedures, ability to follow instructions and to perform medium to heavy physical work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Physical stamina to work long periods in an outside environment.
• Ability to communicate well in verbal and written form.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 100 pounds.
• Ability to work alone as well as relate to work with other people.
• Ability to learn new procedures, concepts, and techniques.
• A high degree of motivation and enthusiasm for the recycling program's success.

Required Certifications or Licensure:
Valid NC driver's license

Work Hours: 8 am to 3 pm
Work Days: Monday through Friday
Hours Per Week: 30
Anticipated Hiring Range: $12 / hour

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please note, this is a temporary position. The length of the assignment will be based on department need with the possibility of continuation. Temporary assignments cannot exceed 11 consecutive months without a full 31-day break from employment. Employees in temporary positions are not considered permanent state employees and do not earn leave. Temporary employees are subject to the Affordable Care Act guidelines.

Job Posting Date: 09/09/2025
Job Closing Date: 6/30/2026