Recycling Crew Leader

Position Details

Position Information

Job Title

Recycling Crew Leader

Position Number

400123

Vacancy Open to

All Candidates

Time-Limited

No

Department Homepage

n/a

Advertising Department

CO FS GROUNDS Recycling

Division

Administration & Finance

Classification Title

17123 Vehicle Equipment Operator

Competency Level

2 - Journey

Working Title

Recycling Crew Leader

Number of Vacancies

1

Full Time Equivalent (FTE)

1.0

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time

Recruitment Range

$35,175 - $48,364

Anticipated Hiring Range

$35,175 - $47,928

Salary Grade Equivalency

NC05

Work Schedule

M-F

Work Hours

7am-4pm

Position Location (City)

Greenville

Job Category

Staff - Service

Organizational Unit Overview

Facilities Services is a unit in Campus Operations Division, which is a part of a broad division of Administration and Finance that includes all aspects of facilities management at East Carolina University. East Carolina University is the third largest university in the University of North Carolina system with approximately 28,000 FTS and a staff of over 6,000. The university is comprised of more than 7 million square feet of facilities located on approximately 1400 acres with physical assets in excess of $1.5 billion. This includes the Main, Health Sciences, and West Research Campuses, and satellite locations throughout North Carolina associated with university programs. Facilities Services has an annual budget in excess of $30 million and employs approximately 500 FTE. Major functions include facilities maintenance and housekeeping services.

Facilities Services primary purpose is to plan and perform corrective and preventive maintenance functions on all building structures and equipment and utility infrastructure. Corrective maintenance returns equipment to optimal design performance after failure or upon degradation from age, adverse operation conditions, etc. Preventive maintenance minimizes equipment failures and reduces corrective maintenance.

Job Duties

This position manages the activities of three other recycling workers; schedules the work; communicates/interacts with staff, faculty, students, general public, etc. regarding campus recycling; manages the use of recycling vehicles/equipment; sets up special collections; etc. In addition, this employee frequently operates the recycling truck which requires a commercial driver's license and uses the hook-lift truck, fork-lift, loaders, etc. Other responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: collecting, sorting, warehousing, and delivering materials offered for recycling by university operational units to designated recycling facilities. Other duties and occasional overtime work may be expected by supervisor or dictated by workload. Medium to heavy physical work in all indoor and outdoor conditions will be expected.

Minimum Education/Experience

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Requires appropriate licenses or certifications to operate assigned types of vehicles or equipment.

License or Certification required by statute or regulation

Candidates should possess a valid NC driver's license and be eligible to operate a state-owned vehicle in accordance with the ECU property policy.

NCCDL class B with air brake endorsement.

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

Experience with a medium to large size institutional operation dealing with recycling on a consistent basis preferred. Graduation from high school or GED is preferred. Candidates should possess a valid NC driver's license and be eligible to operate a state-owned vehicle in accordance with the ECU property policy. The ideal candidate will work independently and as a member of a team and have good public relations skills. Some knowledge of recycling policies and knowledge of the East Carolina University campus is desired.

License or Certification required by the Department

Candidates should possess a valid NC driver's license and be eligible to operate a state-owned vehicle in accordance with the ECU property policy.

NCCDL class B with air brake endorsement.

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience and education are listed on your application. Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section.

If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences to support your answers (see job duties section of previous employment).

Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Job Open Date

12/01/2025

Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date; If no closing date is indicated, the position will be posted until filled and may close at any time after the recruitment has been completed.

01/05/2026

Open Until Filled

No

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Alternate option

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.

Nondiscrimination Statement

East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (Voice/TTY) or .

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.

Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity

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