Student Worker - Recycle Equipment Operator, Facilities Services

University of Nevada, Reno

The Facilities Maintenance Services Department (FMS) at the University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for a Recycle Equipment Operator on campus.

Responsibilities:

• Collect cardboard;
• Collect recycle totes;
• Operate a bailer;
• Operate a compactor; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Candidate must be enrolled at the University of Nevada, Reno;
• Candidate must be dependable, reliable, thorough, motivated, and detail oriented;
• Candidates must be willing to work outside for all or the majority of the day;
• Candidate must be able to work as a member of a team and follow instructions;

A valid Class "C" driver's license or higher operator's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. The successful candidates must complete the Defensive Driving course shortly after hire.

Driving carts on busy campus roads along with pedestrians is required for this position.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

• Walking or standing to a significant degree
• Pushing and/or pulling;
• Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects;
• Exposure to hot and cold temperatures when working outside.

Schedule:

• Hours: Monday Friday between the hours of 6:00 am to 2:30 pm
• During Semester: Up to 25 hours a week
• During Breaks: Up to 40 hours a week

Compensation Grade Student Employee Level 2$14.00/ hr.