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### Keep Pearland Beautiful: Company Overview

**Mission and Vision:**
Keep Pearland Beautiful (KPB) is dedicated to fostering a cleaner, more beautiful, and environmentally sustainable Pearland community. Our mission is to engage individuals, businesses, and community organizations in activities that promote environmental stewardship, waste reduction, and community beautification. We envision Pearland as a place where every community member takes active responsibility in maintaining a vibrant and healthy environment.

**Key Programs and Initiatives:**
1. **Environmental Education and Outreach:**
- KPB offers educational programs to schools, businesses, and community groups to raise awareness about environmental issues and sustainable practices. These programs include workshops, seminars, and interactive sessions on topics such as recycling, composting, water conservation, and pollution prevention.

2. **Recycling and Waste Reduction:**
- Our recycling initiatives encourage the community to reduce waste through recycling programs and proper waste disposal practices. We provide resources and information on how to recycle various materials, including electronics, hazardous waste, and household items.

3. **Community Clean-Up Events:**
- KPB organizes regular clean-up events where volunteers come together to remove litter from public spaces, parks, and roadways. These events not only enhance the beauty of Pearland but also foster a sense of community and responsibility among participants.

4. **Beautification Projects:**
- We partner with local businesses, government agencies, and residents to implement beautification projects, including tree planting, community gardens, and the installation of public art. These initiatives help create aesthetically pleasing and welcoming spaces throughout Pearland.

5. **Green Business Program:**
- KPB's Green Business Program recognizes and supports local businesses that adopt environmentally friendly practices. The program provides resources, guidance, and recognition to businesses committed to reducing their environmental footprint.

**Community Engagement and Volunteerism:**
At the heart of Keep Pearland Beautiful is a strong emphasis on community engagement and volunteerism. We believe that everyone has a role to play in creating a sustainable and beautiful community. KPB provides numerous opportunities for individuals and groups to get involved, whether through participating in clean-up events, volunteering at educational programs, or supporting our various initiatives.

**Partnerships and Collaborations:**
KPB collaborates with local government agencies, schools, businesses, and other non-profit organizations to maximize the impact of our programs and initiatives. These partnerships are essential in driving collective action and achieving long-term environmental goals.

**Awards and Recognition:**
Keep Pearland Beautiful has been recognized for its outstanding contributions to the community and the environment. Our achievements are a testament to the dedication and hard work of our staff, volunteers, and supporters.

**Looking Forward:**
As we continue to grow and expand our programs, Keep Pearland Beautiful remains committed to leading the way in environmental stewardship and community beautification. We invite everyone to join us in our mission to make Pearland a cleaner, greener, and more beautiful place to live.

Job Title: RECYCLING ATTENDANT

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Recycling Supervisor

Position Summary

The Recycling Attendant provides recycling assistance to Stella Roberts Recycling Center (SRRC) visitors by receiving and sorting recyclables and hazardous waste, providing on-site recycling education, maintaining the recycling center, and acting as a front-line advocate for Keep Pearland Beautiful.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

Essential Functions

• Meet and greet SRRC visitors as they arrive at the facility.
• Collect and sort recycling commodities and hazardous materials.
• Operate machinery such as balers and compactors.
• Operate forklift to empty tilt hoppers where recyclables are collected.
• Clean and organize the recycling center and maintain the facility’s overall image.
• Receive and input visitor data into digital logs for tracking certain commodities and materials and processing payments as specified by management.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, safe working environment.
• Contribute to team effort by performing other related duties as assigned by management.

Education, Experience, and Licenses

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Machinery, equipment, and hazmat handling certifications and/or licenses preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of employees and the general public.
• Ability to present and maintain a positive image of Keep Pearland Beautiful at all times.
• Ability to confidently model positive recycling behaviors and recognize situations where opportunities to educate visitors may arise or exist within the SRRC.
• Ability to fulfill requests or otherwise provide services, accurate information or assistance in a courteous and timely manner.
• Ability to actively listen and demonstrate competence and interest to the general public, citizens, and co-workers.
• Basic knowledge of general office equipment and procedures such as data entry, payment processing, time keeping, and email or other means of electronic communication.
• Knowledge of English grammar, punctuation, spelling, and good numerical skills.
• Ability to operate a variety of office equipment, including but not limited to: PC, calculator, telephone, and copier.
• Ability to safely operate or learn to operate industrial machinery including compactor, baler, bulb crusher, and glass crusher.
• Knowledge of recycling procedures and generally regarded best practices with regard to environmental stewardship.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here 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 regularly required to use hands to handle or feel. The employee must be able to hear. The employee must be able to read, write, and speak English. The employee is frequently required to be on their feet for extended periods of time; walk; sit; reach above their head with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds throughout the work shift. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment requires ear protection when performing certain tasks. The environment may expose the employee to hazardous, heavy, and/or sharp materials. Work is performed in an outside environment where temperatures may range from below 40°F to above 90°F.

At Will Disclaimer

KPB has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee’s ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and KPB reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as KPB may deem appropriate.

Benefits

Keep Pearland Beautiful offers a variety of competitive benefits to encourage growth and personal fulfillment of all our employees. Some of the benefits that employees can take advantage of following completion of their introductory period include:

• 401k w/ 6% Contribution Match
• Generous PTO Policy including Vacation Time, Sick Time, & Holiday Pay
• PPE Allowance
• Certification Pay