UNIVERSITY OF OREGON
CLASSIFIED POSITION DESCRIPTION
 ( ) New ( ) Revised (X) Annual Update

11/15/2010

SECTION 1. POSITION INFORMATION
a. Class Title: Maintenance Laborer Coordinator       
b. Class No.: C4118
c. Effective Date: 08/28/01             
d. Position No.: B98808
e. Working Title: Student Recycling Coordinator       
f. Work Unit: Facilities Services
g. Agency No.: 580500             
h. Agency Name: University of Oregon
i. Employee Name:
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j. Position:   (X) Permanent   ( ) Seasonal   ( ) Limited Duration   ( ) Academic Year (X) Full Time   ( ) Part Time   ( ) Intermittent   ( ) Job Share ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
k. FLSA: ( ) Exempt (X) Non-Exempt   j. Eligible for Overtime: (X) Yes ( ) No
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SECTION 2. PROGRAM/POSITION INFORMATION

a.   Describe the program in which this job exists. Include program purpose, who's affected, size, and scope. Include relationship to agency mission.

The mission of the University of Oregon Campus Recycling Program is to provide excellence in waste reduction and recycling service, and education to the entire University community while attaining reduction, reuse, and recycling goals mandated by the State of Oregon. Not only does the program provide this service, it functions to serve as a place where students can be involved in leadership roles. The program is a cooperative venture among Facilities Services, ASUO, University Housing and University Administration. The program includes assisting other institutions in establishing waste reduction programs.

The program operates directly under Facilities Services, which serves to support a quality University experience through effective and timely maintenance, repair, improvement, renovation, and cleaning of campus buildings. Facilities Services provides service to the entire campus community.

b.   Describe the purpose of this position, and how it functions within this program, by completing this statement:

The purpose of this job/position is to coordinate/administer the Student Recycling Program, and coordinate student staff in performing collection/education functions. The incumbent must collect records, perform research, provide technical information and industry/government networking for program and customers. The incumbent must create monthly and yearly comprehensive reports for all Student Recycling activities to submit to the Campus Recycling Program Manager for legislative compliance and program monitoring.

SECTION 3. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

List major duties. Note percentage of time duties are performed. If this is an existing position, mark "N" for new duties or "R" for revised duties. * Denotes Essential Functions.

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Time   N/R   DUTIES

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55   R   * OPERATIONS & ADMINISTRATION

Administer all student recycling area operations (including scheduling multi-material collections, preparing materials/ delivering to market, maintaining site area maps, designating sites, determining routes, coordinating special projects recycling) to ensure compliance with laws, contracts, OSHA regulations, fire code, facilities work rules and University policies while meeting program demands and resource availability.

Coordinate/supervise/train Student Recycling and all program staff on Student Recycling (van routes, EMU, Lawrence Hall, beverage container collection routes) operations/policies/procedures to ensure daily area operations are addressed and in compliance.

Create training methods and materials for Student Recycling areas to ensure efficacy and program compliance with laws.

Maintain Student Recycling service vehicle records, ensure proper safe operation/maintenance/repairs of vehicles for safety and program operation functions.

Cross-train as Paper Recycling Coordinator, and regularly cover position to ensure the program operation hours are adequately maintained. Cross-train as Events and Compost Coordinator and Housing Coordinator to cover positions on an as-needed basis. Assume responsibility for student crew scheduling in the absence of the Operations Supervisor.

Assist in other program operations as needed.

Fill-in for absent employees (students and/or Coordinators/Program Manager) as needed.

30   R   * PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION

Research market development and new materials collection. Work with vendors to ensure maximum potential of waste reduction/recovery in Student Recycling designated areas.

Verify student timecards for accuracy, and enter into FAMIS and Program databases.

Committee representation as needed (i.e. Environmental Issues, Safety).

Program liaison on Student Recycling issues.

Establish goals and projects to develop more efficient systems to increase recycling, reduce waste and promote safety in Student Recycling areas.

In conjunction with manager and other coordinators, establish program policies/procedures/ goals, projects/ expansion.

Ensure compliance with Student Recycling portion of ASUO Program Agreement, including overseeing Student fee budget expenditures and representing the students' interest in the Recycling Program.

Collect records/track program statistics/produce Program State Report to be in compliance with the law (SB 66).

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% of

Time   N/R   DUTIES

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PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION, Continued

Utilizing advanced computer systems, track/analyze University waste stream for economic benefit to determine program's effectiveness.

10   R   * CUSTOMER SERVICE

Respond to customer requests for service, on-call pick-ups, information, and to troubleshoot operations by coordinating service and networking with users.

05   R   * EDUCATION

Organize educational program events, educate student/multi-area user groups, including all ASUO programs, Greek organizations, and Student Cooperatives to enhance program waste reduction/recycling goals.

Create brochures, signs, and activities to promote recycling, waste reduction, and proper sorting techniques to promote Student Recycling area of program, and encourage student participation.

SECTION 4. WORKING CONDITIONS

Describe work environment ( e.g. , office, industrial, outdoors, etc.).

This position operates primarily in an office setting, an industrial warehouse setting, and "in the field." In the industrial and field settings, temperatures, lighting, noise level, air quality, etc., will vary. Employee will perform duties within department and/or OR-OSHA guidelines and training stipulations.

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SECTION 5. GUIDELINES

a.   List any established guidelines used to do this job, such as state or federal laws or regulations, policies, manuals or desk procedures.

ASUO agreement on the establishment of the Campus Recycling Program, OUS, OSHA, and State of Oregon/Federal/County laws, regulations, policies and procedures. OPEU contract and student hiring policies and procedures. Meet fire code regulations, OSHA standards, goals of Senate Bill 66, stay current on market specifications of re-sale of materials, respond to mandated state/county policies on resource recovery, waste reduction, purchasing.

b.   How are these guidelines used to perform the job?

Guidelines serve to establish program goals and procedures necessary to comply with regulations (State/County) and policies (University), and determine priority of projects and how to perform the job effectively and efficiently.

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SECTION 6. WORK CONTACTS

With whom outside of co-workers in this work unit must this position regularly come in contact?

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SECTION 7. JOB-RELATED DECISION MAKING

Describe the kinds of decisions likely to be made by this position. Indicate effect of these decisions where possible.

Independent daily decisions involving Student Recycling activities: operations, produce/distribute educational materials, establish new collection points, systems decisions, troubleshoot, daily student recycling employee decisions. Review and respond to customer inquiries and requests for program action, technical information. Contact Campus Managers regarding recycling projects. Contact vendors for market updates, changes in operations, markets.

SECTION 8. REVIEW OF WORK

Who reviews the work of this position? How? How often? Purpose of the review?

Position is directly supervised by Jim Fleck, Campus Recycling Operations Supervisor. Work reviewed through regular contact. Purpose of review is to evaluate work performance, monitor program effectiveness/efficiency, ensure legislative/program compliance, and for program development issues. Regular monthly meetings for above review with Campus Recycling Operations Supervisor.

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SECTION 9. ADDITIONAL JOB-RELATED INFORMATION

Any other comments that would add to an understanding of this position:

Travel to evaluate program operations and improvement to recovery facilities ( i.e. , Transfer Station, Beverage Recycling Facility, Recycling Program Warehouse). Travel to review technology, attend/give presentations, seminars, classes and professional meetings on and off campus. Mechanical equipment operation as needed.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: List any special mandatory recruiting requirements for this position:

Must have knowledge of recycling systems, markets and operations. Must have strong interpersonal skills sufficient to provide excellent customer service, and productively solve problems individually or in a team setting. Must have leadership skills sufficient to coordinate a student crew. Must possess/demonstrate sufficient computer skills ( e.g. generate spreadsheets, statistical analysis, graphs/charts, write memos/correspond) and good oral/written communication skills, including creating/giving public presentations. Must have experience innovating creative educational materials. Must have current Oregon driver's license, a good driving record, ability to drive large vehicles and pass the forklift and van training classes. Must be able to lift/move 50 pounds.

BUDGET AUTHORITY: If this position has authority to commit agency operating money, indicate in what area, how much (biennially) and type of funds:

Effectively recommends and monitors expenditures on $100,000 student fee contributions to the Campus Recycling Program.

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SECTION 10. ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

Attach a current organizational chart.

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Employee Signature Date

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  Supervisor Signature Date

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Appointing Authority Signature Date

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