The R5 Operations department in FCS Facilities Management is responsible for Cornell University's Ithaca campus non-hazardous waste program and Cornell's Universal Waste program for the Ithaca and Geneva campuses, and Cornell Remote Facilities. The R5 Operations department manages vendor collection of landfill and single stream recycling from campus facilities, has a field crew responsible to collect specialty waste streams from campus facilities, and operates Cornell's waste transfer station where over 1.8 million pounds of waste are annually collected/packaged/shipped and include, but are not limited to: electronics, light bulbs, batteries, refrigerators, scrap metal, construction & demolition.

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As an individual contributor you will model and support a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and wellbeing and continually seek to understand how your role, behaviors, and actions impact the success of this culture.

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Position Summary:

While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a psychologically healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.

The R5 Operations Associate is engages in all aspects of the university waste program:

• Is the primary responsible party for day-to-day operations of Cornell's Waste transfer station.
• Is the primary responsible party for the R5 Operations reuse program (STACS - the System for Trade and Auction of Cornell Surplus).
• Supports the campus wide Universal Waste Lamp Recycling program, the Hazardous Waste Broken Lamp disposal program, and the Universal Waste Battery Recycling program for all CU units except medical college to ensure all DEC and NYS regulations are met.
• Is responsible to maintain sound relations with customers, peers, and vendors.

This role provides customer service to, and coordinates and consults with, administrators, department heads, staff, and non-university private and governmental agencies in multiple aspects of day-to-day functions. This position is under the general supervision of the Manager of R5 Operations.

All employees are accountable for supporting the Facilities and Campus Services values of truth, respect, excellence, teamwork, and integrity; and supporting inclusive and sustainable practices in carrying out everyday responsibilities.

This position is covered by the UAW Collective Bargaining Agreement. At the end of the probationary period employees will be required to pay union dues per Article 1 of the agreement. Starting wage for an S07 is $23.96/hr.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
• High school diploma or equivalent with at least 7 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Capability to learn software (e.g. spreadsheets, word processing), as well as computer-based inventory management system and other server-based systems. Familiarity with computer-controlled equipment.
• Ability to work in stressful, high-volume environments with constantly changing priorities. Ability to exercise sound judgment and respond quickly to emergency situations.
• Ability to work independently, as well as with diverse groups and be able to carry out assignments using problem-solving skills and exhibiting sound judgment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid New York State driver's license. May be required to use own vehicle on the job.
• Must have certification, or employer will provide training and opportunity for certification, to operate a forklift. Available to work overtime as duties require, including weekends and possible shift work.
• Ability to lift and/or move 100 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree with at least 5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

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