Solid Waste Technician

Auburn University Facilities Management is looking for a dedicated and hands-on Solid Waste Technician for our Waste Reduction and Recycling Department to help champion sustainability across campus. In this role, you’ll be an essential part of the team that keeps our university running smoothly and responsibly—servicing waste and recycling containers both inside and outside campus buildings and ensuring our waste management systems operate efficiently and cleanly.

Whether you’re passionate about environmental stewardship or simply enjoy being out and about making a visible impact, this position offers a meaningful way to contribute to Auburn’s commitment to sustainability. If you take pride in a job well done and want to be part of a team that values hard work and a cleaner future, we’d love to meet you.

Essential Functions

• Services solid waste and recycling containers including, but not limited to, carts, dumpsters, compactors, and other receptacles.
• Operates equipment to collect and remove waste and recycling from university grounds.
• Removes and replaces waste and recycling bins when necessary.
• Keeps areas around dumpsters and waste drop off points clean and in neat order.
• Works alongside other departments who handle solid waste materials.

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

Minimum Qualifications

Level I

• High school diploma or equivalent

Level II

• High school diploma or equivalent plus 2 years of experience in solid waste and recycling techniques. A degree may be used in lieu of years of experience.

Minimum Skills and Abilities

Level I

• Follows detailed instructions and procedures

Level II

• Follows detailed instructions and procedures.
• May work under limited supervision, and prioritize tasks independently.

Minimum Technology Skills

None specified.

Minimum License and Certifications

• Valid Driver’s License

Desired Qualifications

• Interest or experience in solid waste and recycling techniques

Salary Range

$15.00/hour - $19.06/hour

Job Category

Building/Grounds Maintenance

City position is located in:

Auburn

State position is located:

Alabama

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

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Special Instructions to Applicants

• Only completed applications will be considered, so please provide all requested information in each section. This should include all employment history and required application documents.
• If required, be sure to attach cover letter and resume.
• Please include a copy of any required or relevant certifications/licenses in the “Other Documents” section.
• Please answer all supplemental questions completely and accurately.
• Reference providers should be individuals who can attest to your qualifications for a position. Examples include supervisors, coworkers, and professors. Personal References will not be accepted.