Materials Handler
Materials Handler
Description
Materials Handler
Arizona State University
Campus: Tempe
JR127380
End Date: October 30, 2026
Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Job Profile Summary:
Supports facility and equipment inspection, maintenance, and repairs to ensure property meets established standards and to prevent further damage.
Job Description:
Facilities Management, Zero Waste Program, seeks a Materials Handler to perform daily recycling route collections, ensure timely completion of special requests, and perform yard maintenance and vehicle inspections/upkeep. Under limited direct supervision, respond to inquiries across all areas of the university regarding proper disposal of waste and recyclables in efforts to reduce, reuse and recycle materials supporting the overall zero waste goals of ASU.
Essential Duties
- Complete daily waste and recycling routes and special requests.
- Assist in implementing waste and recycling programs on all ASU campuses.
- Provide exceptional customer service when interacting with students, staff and faculty.
- Drive, load, and unload 15-foot stake-bed and cargo vans.
- Properly sort materials into correct bins.
- Operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks or dollies to move bins and recyclable materials.
- Operate solid waste compactors and other hydraulic machines.
- Work outdoors lifting, standing, bending, climbing, and kneeling for extended periods of time.
- Use work order systems (TMA) in response to maintenance requests.
- Communicate to perform the essential functions of the job.
Salary Rate:
$20.24. ASU offers a comprehensive benefits package with the State of Arizona
This position is located at ASU’s Tempe campus but will require working from other campuses depending on operational needs.
Desired Qualifications
Experience in:
- Recycling/solid waste collection programs
- Facilities maintenance/grounds maintenance
- Customer service
- Using organizational skills
- Working independently and with a team
- Working with Microsoft Excel, Word, Publisher and Outlook
- Equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks or dollies
- Solid waste compactors and other hydraulic machines
- Evidence of effective communication skills
- Work activities regularly require exposure to external environmental conditions including extreme heat, cold, dust, wind, insects, flora and fauna indigenous to a desert climate.
- Extended periods of walking, stooping, bending, reaching, lifting and pushing objects of varying weights up to 70 pounds.
- Drive university vehicle/cart.
What’s in it for you?
Looking for an employer that offers you solid growth opportunities, as well as an inclusive culture and work/life balance? ASU offers the following:
- 22 days of accrued vacation leave, 12 days of accrued sick leave and 10 paid holidays annually for all staff.
- Tuition Reduction Program for staff members, their spouses, and dependents, available on day one. For more information visit https://cfo.asu.edu/reduced-tuition
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave following the birth or adoption of a child
- Affordable benefits package including dental, vision, and life insurance benefits. More information available at https://cfo.asu.edu/benefits
- Retirement program designed to promote long-term savings and provide income upon retirement which includes Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
- Paid time for volunteer and professional development
- Wellness program for preventative health education and screenings
- Disability and leave program for income protection
- Free and confidential Employee Assistance services, helping to manage personal difficulties or life challenges
- ASU Discounts to sports/events along with discounts with ASU partnerships
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