Materials Handler (Zero Waste) Tempe campus

Arizona State University is hiring a Materials Handler for the Zero Waste Program at the Tempe campus. The role involves daily recycling route collections, facility maintenance, and providing educational support on recycling. Responsibilities include operating material handling equipment, assisting with recycling programs, and delivering customer service. The position requires physical activity and is scheduled Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Benefits include vacation leave, tuition reduction, and a retirement program.
Facilities Assistant 1 Non-ExemptFacilities ManagementFull timeSalary Rate:$20.24 per hour. ASU offers a comprehensive benefits package with the State of ArizonaSupports facility and equipment inspection, maintenance, and repairs to ensure property meets established standards and to prevent further damage.Facilities Management, Zero Waste Program, seeks a Materials Handler to perform daily recycling route collections, ensure timely completion of special requests, and perform yard maintenance and vehicle inspections/upkeep. Under limited direct supervision, provide advice, information, and educational materials and respond to inquiries across all areas of the university regarding proper disposal of recyclables in efforts to reduce, reuse and recycle materials supporting the overall zero waste goals of ASU.Essential duties include:Complete daily recycling routes and special requests.Assist in implementing recycling programs on all ASU campuses.Provide exceptional customer service when interacting with students, staff and faculty.Drive, load, and unload 15-foot stake-bed and cargo vans.Properly sort materials into correct bins.Operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks or dollies to move bins and recyclable materials.Operate solid waste compactors and other hydraulic machines.Work outdoors lifting, standing, bending, climbing, and kneeling for extended periods of time.Use work order systems (TMA) in response to maintenance requests.Communicate to perform the essential functions of the job.Days and schedule:Monday Friday; 7:00AM - 3:30PMThis position is based at ASU's Tempe campus and may require working from other campuses depending on operational needs.One year of shipping/receiving experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.Experience in:facilities maintenance/grounds maintenancerecycling/solid waste collection programs (2 years)customer serviceusing organizational skillsworking independently and with a teamworking with Microsoft Excel, Word, Publisher and OutlookKnowledge of:equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks or dolliessolid waste compactors and other hydraulic machinesEvidence of effective communication skillsWork activities regularly require exposure to external environmental conditions including extreme heat, cold, dust, wind, insects, flora and fauna indigenous to a desert climate.Extended periods of walking, stooping, bending, reaching, lifting and pushing objects of varying weights up to 70 pounds.Drive university vehicle/cart.ASU offers the following:Flexible work schedules22 days of accrued vacation leave, 12 days of accrued sick leave and 10 paid holidays annually for all staff.Tuition Reduction Program for staff members, their spouses, and dependents, available on day one.12 weeks of paid parental leave following the birth or adoption of a childAffordable benefits package including dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.Retirement program designed to promote long-term savings and provide income upon retirement which includes Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)Paid time for volunteer and professional developmentWellness program for preventative health education and screeningsDisability and leave program for income protectionFree and confidential Employee Assistance services, helping to manage personal difficulties or life challengesASU Discounts to sports/events along with discounts with ASU partnershipsASU Facilities Development and Management (FDM) maintains and services all university-owned property, and develops and constructs innovative and sustainable facilities.


FDM's vision is to contribute to and guarantee the success of the university's mission by creating and caring for the ASU campus and environment. We provide quality customer service, effectively steward our resources, and meet the needs of the university through creative and collaborative efforts.Facilities Development and Management at ASU employment requires current eligibility to legally work in the United States.


Facilities
Development and Management will not be a sponsor for this position.This position is located at the University Services Building, 1551 S.


Rural
Road, Tempe, AZ (on Rural Road south of Apache Blvd).This position is based at ASU's Tempe campus and may require working from other campuses depending on operational needs.Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license (minimum Class D) upon employment and maintain throughout employment. A Department of Motor Vehicle search will be conducted. Post-offer of employment, selected candidate must possess an acceptable driving record which is 5 or fewer points in the most recent 39 month period from date of hire.


Must pass pre-employment physical examination post offer of employment. Must possess fork lift certification, or be able to obtain, within six months