Government Jobs
PART TIME: Household Hazardous Waste Tech
Government Jobs, Athens, Georgia, United States, 30601
Job Posting
The Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County is seeking applicants for a position in the Solid Waste Department. The salary is $16.42 hourly, and the position is part-time with no benefits. The job number is 2025-4084, and the department is Solid Waste. The opening date is June 12, 2025, with a continuous closing date. Purpose & Job Related Requirements
This job reports to the Household Hazardous Waste Technician II. The function of this job is the safe collection, storage, processing, and shipping of non-traditional recyclables including Hazardous Household Waste (HHW) as required by EPA, state and local government regulations. Duties include, but are not limited to loading, unloading, sorting, packaging, processing, handling and/or storage of non-traditional recyclables at the Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM). Performing additional tasks as assigned. The work schedule is Mondays and Sundays off, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Fridays and Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. May be required to work on religious holidays. Regular and predictable attendance is required. Must work cooperatively with others. When requirements include vehicle operation, responsible for the safety, readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACCs safe driving policy. This position requires some evening and weekend hours. Minimum training and experience required to perform essential job functions include some standard training in a structured educational environment with one year solid waste/waste reduction experience preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position. Must possess or be able to obtain Forklift Operator Certification within 6 months of date of hire. Must possess a valid drivers license. Essential Duties, Responsibilities
The following duties are normal for this job. These duties are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. Unloads, loads, sorts, packages, processes, handles and/or stores non-traditional recycling (including HHW) from residential, commercial and governmental customers. Maintains and monitors all nontraditional recycling equipment at the CHaRM site (balers, forklift, densifier, bulb crushers, and more). Assists with CHaRM events and programs. Organizes donations and basic organization/structure of the Teacher Reuse Store. Provides information and other customer service to students, citizens, and businesses. Assists with financial transactions. Assist with litter control at CHaRM. Performs clerical duties related to this position. Performs other related duties as required. Supplemental Information
Physical requirements include the ability to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including office equipment, vertical downstroke hydraulic balers, Styrofoam densifier, lightbulb crusher, hand truck and pallet jack. Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials frequently
heavier items include CRT-style televisions, filled 5-gallon buckets and vehicle tire
also assisting customers with removing and storing scrap metal objects, including large household appliances such as washer/dryers, microwave ovens and hot water heaters. This position requires: walking, standing, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, seeing, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those of medium work. Interpersonal communication skills, language ability, intelligence, verbal aptitude, numerical aptitude, form/spatial aptitude, motor coordination, manual dexterity, color discrimination, and interpersonal temperament are required. ACCGov is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. ACCGov is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Leah Jagatic, HR Coordinator, Human Resources, 762-400-6370.
The Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County is seeking applicants for a position in the Solid Waste Department. The salary is $16.42 hourly, and the position is part-time with no benefits. The job number is 2025-4084, and the department is Solid Waste. The opening date is June 12, 2025, with a continuous closing date. Purpose & Job Related Requirements
This job reports to the Household Hazardous Waste Technician II. The function of this job is the safe collection, storage, processing, and shipping of non-traditional recyclables including Hazardous Household Waste (HHW) as required by EPA, state and local government regulations. Duties include, but are not limited to loading, unloading, sorting, packaging, processing, handling and/or storage of non-traditional recyclables at the Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM). Performing additional tasks as assigned. The work schedule is Mondays and Sundays off, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Fridays and Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. May be required to work on religious holidays. Regular and predictable attendance is required. Must work cooperatively with others. When requirements include vehicle operation, responsible for the safety, readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACCs safe driving policy. This position requires some evening and weekend hours. Minimum training and experience required to perform essential job functions include some standard training in a structured educational environment with one year solid waste/waste reduction experience preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position. Must possess or be able to obtain Forklift Operator Certification within 6 months of date of hire. Must possess a valid drivers license. Essential Duties, Responsibilities
The following duties are normal for this job. These duties are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. Unloads, loads, sorts, packages, processes, handles and/or stores non-traditional recycling (including HHW) from residential, commercial and governmental customers. Maintains and monitors all nontraditional recycling equipment at the CHaRM site (balers, forklift, densifier, bulb crushers, and more). Assists with CHaRM events and programs. Organizes donations and basic organization/structure of the Teacher Reuse Store. Provides information and other customer service to students, citizens, and businesses. Assists with financial transactions. Assist with litter control at CHaRM. Performs clerical duties related to this position. Performs other related duties as required. Supplemental Information
Physical requirements include the ability to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including office equipment, vertical downstroke hydraulic balers, Styrofoam densifier, lightbulb crusher, hand truck and pallet jack. Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials frequently
heavier items include CRT-style televisions, filled 5-gallon buckets and vehicle tire
also assisting customers with removing and storing scrap metal objects, including large household appliances such as washer/dryers, microwave ovens and hot water heaters. This position requires: walking, standing, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, seeing, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those of medium work. Interpersonal communication skills, language ability, intelligence, verbal aptitude, numerical aptitude, form/spatial aptitude, motor coordination, manual dexterity, color discrimination, and interpersonal temperament are required. ACCGov is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. ACCGov is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Leah Jagatic, HR Coordinator, Human Resources, 762-400-6370.