Summer Temporary Environmental Technician for Recycling Centers

We are looking for summer temp workers starting June 1 or by agreement.

The temporary position is from June 15 to August 16, with an introduction period before that.

The Waste Facilities unit within the technical administration of Östersund Municipality operates and develops the Recycling Centers in Odenskog, Brunflo, and Lit, as well as the Waste Facility at Gräfsåsen. The Recycling Centers are tasked with collecting household waste, such as residual waste, electronics, and hazardous waste.

For the position of environmental technician at Waste Recycling, we are looking for someone who is service-oriented and engaged in environmental issues. As an environmental technician, you will be part of a team of 8 people at the recycling centers. The work is scheduled and includes evenings and weekends.

Job Responsibilities

Your responsibilities include, among other things:

• Informing customers about sorting issues
• Ensuring the operation, maintenance, and cleanliness of the recycling centers in Odenskog, Brunflo, and Lit
• Administrative tasks such as statistics and orders
• Collecting hazardous waste from municipal operations and sorting at the Recycling Centers
• Working with a wheel loader

Qualifications

• You are outgoing and enjoy talking to people.
• You work well in a small team and take initiative.
• You are engaged in environmental issues and want to share your knowledge.

Other qualities we are looking for include organizational skills, a pedagogical approach, and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

You should have a suitable high school education or equivalent competence deemed appropriate by the employer. Experience in the service sector or similar is also preferred.

A valid driver's license (B) is required. Computer skills, ADR training, and a wheel loader certificate are advantageous.

Recruitment Process

Interviews may be conducted on an ongoing basis. We ask that you attach your CV and cover letter to your application. Grades/certificates do not need to be sent initially; we will ask for them if an interview is relevant.

Östersund Municipality has considered the choice of advertising channels before announcing and therefore requests no calls from recruitment firms or ad sellers.

What do we offer?

Östersund Municipality offers benefits such as paid vacation from the first year of employment, vacation exchange, wellness grants, or wellness hours. Through our benefits portal, you can access independent pension advice and a variety of discounts and offers. You can also receive quick and professional support from various specialists, such as psychologists, lawyers, and economists, through the Personal Support service. You can read more about our benefits on our website: here (https://www.ostersund.se/naringsliv-och-arbete/jobba-hos-oss/sa-har-jobbar-vi/lon-och-formaner.html).

About Technical Administration

Be part of building important community functions for both our citizens and the municipality's operations. Our work is very broad. We deal with everything from park maintenance, waste management, recycling, and property maintenance to snow removal, land and construction work, water purification, meal preparation, cleaning, and sanitation.