Job description

The primary location of this position is on the main Cullowhee, NC campus.

The positions tasks and responsibilities includes, but are not limited to: Critically analyzing waste receptacle needs in various areas based on the amount of waste or the lack thereof; Placing and removing waste receptacles as necessary; Emptying waste receptacles; Operation of trash truck, operation of tools, equipment and machinery utilized in Waste Management, Managing cardboard recycling, general site maintenance and snow removal, all on a large scale and other tasks as required to meet the mission of the department. Must be a team oriented individual to help facilitate the responsibilities of the Landscape Services Department.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position
The successful candidate must: Be in good physical condition capable of performing manual labor tasks in a variety of situations and conditions; have general knowledge required for efficient removal and reduction of waste; be skilled in the operation of waste collection equipment utilized in large scale situations, capable of understanding and carrying out oral and written work assignments. Candidate must: have a valid NC Driver’s License; have the ability to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver’s License within 12 months of employment in order to maintain employment.

Minimum Qualifications

Some knowledge of cleaning procedures, ability to follow instructions and to perform medium to heavy physical work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Preferred Qualifications
Completion of high school. Experience in collecting waste; operating waste collection equipment on a large scale and the equipment operation required to perform such tasks. A valid NC Class B Commercial Driver’s License.

Anticipated Hiring Range $35,582
Position Type Permanent Full-Time
Number of Hours per Week 40
Number of Months per Year 12
Salary Band Range $23,332 - $37,412
Salary Grade For administrative purposes during the implementation of Career Banding this advanced level posiiton is considered a Salary Grade 56
Posting Text

Open Date 03/15/2023
Close Date 03/22/2023
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must apply online in order to be considered. Please include a cover letter, resume, and a list of references (with complete contact information).

PLEASE COMPLETE ALL AREAS OF THE APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION IN THE REVIEW PROCESS.

Applicants must upload a DD-214 if claiming Veteran’s Preference.

If no applicants apply, who meet the required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities/Competencies and Training and Experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants.

Effective October 1, 2015 all new hires into positions subject to the State Human Resources Act (SHRA) will serve a 12 month probationary period as defined by the North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR).

Background/E-Verify
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.

Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.

Credential Verification
All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

AA/EOE
Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Additionally, the University promotes the realization of equal employment opportunity for minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans through its affirmative action program.
Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.

University Safety
The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.

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