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Recycling, Compost and Solid Waste Technician I

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Position Number:

9850695

Location:

Moscow, United States

Position Type:

Facilities Management Recycling, Compost and Solid Waste Technician I Posting Number:

SP005463P

Division/College:

Facilities Management

Department:

Facilities Management-Shops/Misc.

Location:

Moscow Posting Context Statement:

Position Overview:

This position aids in developing and implementing the Recycling, Compost and Solid Waste programs to minimize waste production and manage costs on the University of Idaho campus.

Duties may include:

Dispose of a variety of materials

Maintain records of overall types and weights of materials leaving the university

Establish fair market value and maintain current records of disposition

Assist with managing and oversight of the solid waste program

Work with the Environmental Health and Safety Office (EHS) to identify, reduce and divert hazardous waste

Attend meetings and training sessions to keep current on program changes and solid waste technologies and regulations

Other duties as assigned

Required Experience:

Working in a team environment

Learning and following set procedures and routines

Setting priorities and organizing daily responsibilities

Required Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Other:

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

Additional Preferred:

Post-secondary education or training certificates related to the solid waste and recycling industries, with emphasis on current regulations, rules and practices

Two years of warehousing or production experience in a recycling, collection center or warehouse environment

Knowledge of and/or training on state and federal property disposal guidelines

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 and solid waste

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Must be able to:

Bend, stoop and work in awkward positions for several hours at a time

Carry, lift or otherwise move up items weighing up to 50 pounds

Push, pull or otherwise move loaded wheeled carts, containers or tow units by hand over hard surfaces

Stand and walk continuously throughout the workday

Work in inclement weather conditions

Work on uneven and slick surfaces

Degree Requirement:

Listed degree qualification is required at time of application

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Employee Category:

Classified

Pay Range:

$20.00 per hour depending on experience.

Type of Appointment:

Fiscal Year

FTE:

1.0

Full Time/Part Time:

Full Time

Funding:

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: Uncertain

Posting Date:

09/23/2026

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Special Instructions to

Applicants:

When entering employment history, be sure to include all past work experience relevant to the duties of this position in the Employment Experience section of the application. Applications will be reviewed on 10/7/26and at regular intervals thereafter until suitable applicants are

hired.

Applicant Resources:

https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources

Background Check Statement:

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check. To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/52866 The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.