TES Solid Waste Technician Job at Auburn University in Auburn

Position Information

Requisition Number TES3045P • Home Org Name Waste and Recycling • Division Name VP, Facilities Management • Position Title TES Solid Waste Technician • Estimated Hours Per Week 40 • Anticipated Length of Assignment 36 weeks

Job Summary

Facilities Management at Auburn University is excited to begin the search for a TES Solid Waste Technician! Assists in maintaining campus waste and recycling sites; collects and transports recyclable materials from inside and outside university buildings to enable the department to complete work efficiently.

Temporary Employment Services (TES), a unit of the Auburn University Department of Human Resources, is an in-house support center established to meet the temporary employment needs of the university. TES provides qualified and dedicated temporary employees in a wide variety of occupations to meet the staffing needs throughout the campus. Temporary employees are hired for a variety of reasons with the most common being:

• Assistance in the place of a regular employee who is absent for a specified period of time
• Additional assistance during periods of abnormal or peak workloads
• Assistance with special projects
• Seasonal work
• Emergencies

If you are looking for an employment opportunity, TES is a great way to showcase your professional skills and assist Auburn University while gaining valuable work experience within higher education.

Essential Functions

• Assists with the solid waste and recycling programs on campus by servicing waste and recycling containers inside and outside university buildings.
• Operates vehicles and equipment to remove waste and collect recycling from university grounds. Removes and replaces waste and recycling containers when necessary.
• Performs custodial-type tasks and handles cleaning, solid waste/recycling issues.
• Keeps areas around dumpsters and waste and recycling sites clean and in neat order.
• Works with custodians, groundskeepers, movers, and others who typically handle solid waste materials.

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to lift, carry or otherwise move a minimum of 50 pounds while performing job duties.

Desired Qualifications

• Interest or experience in solid waste and recycling techniques

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range $15.00/hour • Work Hours Monday-Friday 5:00AM-1:30PM or 7:30AM-4:00PM • City: Auburn • State: Alabama • Posting Date 08/27/2025 • Closing Date:

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

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