Position: Maintenance Technician - Recycling

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Maintenance Technician - Recycling coordinates, administers, evaluates and supervises recycling and environmental programs as an integral part of the school systems solid waste management function. The incumbent of this position develops education and training materials; makes oral presentations to students and staff and other community groups to provide information regarding recycling programs; organizes and coordinates recycling activities; and maintains records to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements. The Maintenance Technician develops bid documents to establish and manage contracts with vendors.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops and implements specific processes and programs for recycling;
• Develops schedules and manages contracted services;
• Makes oral presentations to the students and staff to provide information;
• Develops education and training materials;
• Collects, organizes and manages data;
• Requisitions and inspects materials, equipment and supplies;
• Keeps time, material and work records and prepares periodic reports;
• Confers with other employees on technical problems;
• Develops policies and procedures related to environmental management; and
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge of methods, materials and techniques used in recycling, contract management and policy initiation;
• Skilled in the use of use of equipment and tools required recycling and ability to instruct others in the use;
• Ability to keep records and make reports; and
• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws regarding recycling and other environmental issues in schools.

Education and/or Experience Requirements:

Graduation from high school or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Certification:

Possession of an appropriate and valid Maryland Motor Vehicle Operator’s License with driving record indicating five (5) or fewer current points of which no more than three (3) shall have been accumulated as a result of traffic violations occurring while operating a Board of Education vehicle. (See Prince George’s County Public School’s Bulletin A-26-85 dated October 8, 1984.).

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No direct supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

Working Environment:

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

Additional Information:

Evening and weekend work may be required.