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Recycling and Waste Student Employee (Fall)

  • 494272
  • Norman
  • Student
  • Operations - NRM

Pay Range: Targeted salary of $10 per hour, based on education and experience.

Benefits Eligible: No

Work Schedule: Flexible Schedule

Travel: Not required

Position Introduction:

The Recycling and Waste Student Employee will assist with the implementation, assessment, and promotion of campus waste reduction, recycling, and reuse initiatives through infrastructure evaluations, data collection and analysis, educational outreach, and special sustainability projects.

Duties:

  • Conduct inventories and audits of campus recycling and waste infrastructure to ensure alignment with campus standards.
  • Assist with the collection, management, and analysis of key sustainability metrics, including waste reduction, recycling and diversion rates, greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption, and water use.
  • Identify and recommend locations for new or expanded recycling, composting, and waste
    collection infrastructure.
  • Conduct routine inspections of recycling, compost, and landfill collection areas to identify
    contamination, overflow, maintenance needs, and accessibility concerns.
  • Assist with updating and maintaining campus recycling and waste infrastructure maps,
    databases, and inventories.
  • Recommend improvements to bin placement, signage, and collection processes based on
    observed usage patterns and operational needs.
  • Collect, organize, and verify waste diversion, recycling, and composting data from vendors and campus operations.
  • Maintain accurate records of campus recycling and waste infrastructure assets, including
    containers, signage, and collection locations.

Required Education and Experience:

  • Must be currently enrolled in the Fall Term as a student at the University of Oklahoma.
  • Hiring contingent upon verification of current student status.

Required Certifications and Licenses:

Must have a drivers license

Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes

Special Indications: Hiring contingent upon driver's license check

Norman Campus: If you are selected as a finalist for a position that supports the Norman Campus, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. 

Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma: The University of Oklahoma values our community's unique talents, perspectives, and experiences. At OU, we aspire to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere. You Belong Here!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, gender identity/expression (consistent with applicable law), age (40 or older), religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment, housing, financial aid, and educational services.

 

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