MATERIALS HANDLER, 1st shift

We are seeking a Materials Handler, 1st Shift who handles, pickups and transports recyclable and non-recyclable products according to the university’s recycling and trash/waste reduction program. Provides basic information regarding proper handling and removal of recyclable, trash, and waste products. Works under the direct supervision of the Recycling Coordinator or designee.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Collects and removes various recyclable products, trash, and waste from exterior of buildings, and/or designated locations. Empties and relines small and large containers. Transports biohazard waste materials to designated holding areas. Keeps exterior of buildings, parking lots, garages, and docks free of recyclable products, trash and waste.
  
• Labels, places, and removes recycling, trash and waste containers in designated areas as directed.
  
• Instructs and answers questions from faculty and staff (including grounds and custodial staff) on what and how to sort recyclable products using designated containers on an informal and generally one-on-one basis. Utilizes general understanding of recycling conservation and trash/waste disposal.
  
• Identifies and sorts recyclable products into their proper containers as required. Pickups and disposes bulk recyclable, trash and waste products as requested by various
  
• members of the university.
  
• Operates a truck, van or other utility vehicles and equipment (i.e., hand truck, compactors, balers, forklift, etc.) to prepare for and/or pickup recyclable, waste, and trash products on and off campus.
  
• Directs recycling products and trash/waste collectors to various pickup points on campus. Observes safety precautions and uses equipment properly to avoid harming self and others, and damaging property.
• Maintains tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean and orderly condition after work has been completed. Reports any mechanical concerns to supervisor.
  
• May assist in special events such as commencement, residence move-in or snow emergencies, and any other events as necessary.
  
• May be required to be available for 24-hour calls.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or graduation equivalent preferred
• Appropriate valid driver's license with good driving record and experience with a manual transmission preferred.
• Significant related experience/training may substitute for education.

**This is a Bargaining Unit position. All newly hired employees in Bargaining Unit positions shall be considered “probationary” employees until completion of 90 calendar days of employment. These employees shall become members of the Bargaining Unit if this employment continues beyond four months. The university will notify the employees’ union. Bargaining Unit employees shall become eligible for benefits upon completion of their probationary period.

Classified Title: BU Materials Handler-SSR 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): MATERIALS HANDLER, 1st shift   
Role/Level/Range: SWORKER3/01/BU  
Starting Pay Rate: $16.07 per hour, increases to $18.63 after 12 months 
Employee group: ​​​​​​​Casual status with full-time schedule during 90 day probationary period. 40 hour work week from start date.  
Schedule: Monday - Friday 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: Homewood Campus 
Department name: ​​​​​​​Custodial Services  
Personnel area: University Administration 

Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:
JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for