TH Composting Technician Assistant

University of Idaho, United States

Updated: about 1 month ago
Location: Moscow, IDAHO
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Classification Information


Posting Number STH002119P
Employee Category Student/Temporary

Position Information


Position Title TH Composting Technician Assistant
Location Moscow
Division/College Facilities Management
Department Facility Management
FLSA Status Non-Exempt
Pay Range $17.00 per hour
Full Time/Part Time Part Time
Work Schedule Summary
6:00 am – 10:00 am

Position Responsibilities


Position Summary
This position aids in developing and implementing the Recycling and Solid Waste (RSW) programs to minimize waste production and manage costs.
Duties may include:
· Assist with Composting operations and maintenance using in vessel Intermodal Earth Flow Compost System
· Assist with maintaining cardboard and single stream recycling pickup routes.
· Maintain records of overall types and weights of materials leaving the university
· Assist with managing and oversight of the solid waste program
· Work with the Environmental Health & Safety Office (EHS) to determine, reduce and divert hazardous waste
· Operate and monitor a variety of warehouse and inventory equipment, including a skid steer, front end loader, and flatbed truck.
· Attend meetings and training sessions to keep current on program changes, surplus and solid waste technologies, and regulations
· Other duties as assigned

Responsibilities


Job Duty Function Assist the universities recycling, and solid waste programs by:
Job Duties/Responsibilities
· Loading food waste and bulking agents into an Earth Flow in vessel composter.
· Collecting food waste in bins from Dining Services.
· Unloading composting from the Earth Flow composter with a front-end loader.
· Moving materials such as wood chip and composting to the appropriate piles.
· Performing and recording moisture and temperature readings of composting.
· Routinely acting as liaison between RSW and Campus relating to recycling, composting and waste disposal procedures.
· Operating vehicles to collect cardboard and single stream from various bins on campus.
· Providing customer service
· Processing computer components and electronic devices for salvage or recycling
· Using computers for record and information management, spreadsheet and database entry, reporting and daily timecard processing and other electronic records
· Operating weigh scales and tracking information
· Covering, loading and transporting drop boxes using a hook-lift shuttle bed system
· Operating sorting belts, conveyors, box tippers, a barrel dumper, forklifts and pallet jacks
· Sorting, storing, packaging and preparing for shipment a variety of hazardous, semi-hazardous and recyclable materials
· Collecting solid waste, electronic waste, bulky items and recyclable materials
· Sorting, packaging and shipping materials that are prohibited from disposal in the standard waste stream
· Coordinating solid waste collection efforts with other private service providers on campus
· Driving a daily tow unit route for waste disposal
· Tracking and monitoring solid waste collection
· Developing, approving, and/or implementing safety procedures and programs
· Covering routes for absent team members
· Providing recycling and solid waste services to campus events during night and weekend hours
· Other duties as assigned
Percentage Of Time 100
Essential/Marginal Essential

Position Qualifications


Required Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Working in a team environment
  • Learning and following set procedures and routines
  • Setting priorities and organizing daily responsibilities
  • Possess a valid driver’s license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university-owned vehicles
  • Be at least 18 years of age
Preferred Qualifications
  • Post-secondary education or training certificates related to the solid waste, composting and recycling industries, with emphasis on current regulations, rules and practices
  • Experience safely handling and shipping hazardous materials
  • Certification involving hazardous materials safety training
  • Forklift operator certification
  • Expressed interest in learning and acquiring skills related to recycling, composting and solid waste.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
Ability to:
  • Lift, carry and/or otherwise move up items weighing up to 50 pounds in a routine, repetitive manner
  • Bend, stoop, crawl, twist, dig, climb and walk throughout the workday
  • Push, pull or otherwise move loaded wheeled carts, containers or tow units by hand over hard surfaces
  • Work in inclement weather conditions
  • Work routinely on uneven and slick surfaces

Posting Information


Posting Date 01/28/2025
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
First review date 02/09/25. Applications after that date will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until positions are filled.
Describe fully how you meet each required qualification in this position. (experience, education and required other)
Only applicants who demonstrate that they meet all required qualifications in their written application are eligible to be considered for the position.
Background Check Statement
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates may be required to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement

The University of Idaho (U of I) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, U of I does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, genetic information or status as any protected veteran or military status in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions and educational programs.
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