Recycling Laborer

The Building People delivers integrated solutions that connect technology, buildings, and people to optimize real estate performance, facility operations, and workforce outcomes. With over 450 contracts delivered across 187 project locations, we manage more than 1,700 facilities and support $38.5B in federal and commercial assets. Leveraging AI-driven automation, data analytics, and platform-agnostic systems, we create high-performing, future-ready environments that reduce cost, improve efficiency, and enable mission success. Founded in 2012, we now have over 450 employees supporting 23 federal agencies-making us a trusted leader in delivering technology-infused building solutions across the public sector.

The Building People is committed to fostering a workplace where every employee can thrive. Using tools like the Predictive Index, we thoughtfully align individual strengths with team needs -ensuring the right fit, the right role, and long-term success.

Our culture is rooted in integrity, innovation, and service. Through our growing philanthropy program, we support communities by focusing on gratitude, giving back, partnerships, and mentorship.

Our Market Offerings Include:

• Real Estate & Workplace
• Facilities Management
• Facilities Operations & Maintenance
• Project Management & Engineering
• Workforce Transformation & Organizational Design
• Mission Support
• Smart Buildings & Energy Efficiency
• Technology Solutions

Join our rapidly growing team and help shape the future of real estate, facilities, and community impact.

Job Description

The Building People, LLC is seeking a full-time Facilities Support Recycling Laborer. In this role, you will be responsible for gathering all types of material that will be recycled including but not limited to cardboard, plastic, paper, and aluminum cans. The Recycling Laborer will sort, process, and transport recyclable materials. The candidate will work in a government facilities and will collect recyclables from multiple buildings.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Communicate effectively and respectfully with customers and other workers.
• Directs drivers and/or customers to loading and unloading areas and assists with loading and unloading.
• Separates materials into groups based on the material makeup of products and weighs them
• Ensures safe handling of hazardous materials that are heavy or bulky, or that may be potentially dangerous, such as glass and metals.
• Cleans and maintains recycling equipment and facility throughout the day.
• Attends all required training and meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned, which may be Baler or Forklift Operator.
• Separate recyclables into different groups by material, such as paper, glass, and metal
• Use forklifts or other loaders to move materials onto conveyors or trucks
• Clean work areas and materials to prepare them for recycling
• Decontaminating: Remove hazardous or toxic substances from equipment or sites
• Operate recycling equipment, forklifts, and other loaders
• Provide information and assistance to customers and other site user

Skills & Requirements
Required Skills/Qualifications

• Clear background investigation.
• Clear driver's license and have reliable transportation to work
• Maintenance Documentation completion and filing
• Customer Service Skills
• Excellent Organizational skills
• Valid Driver's License

Physical Strength and Endurance

• Ability to lift 35 lbs. and move heavy items repeatedly throughout the shift.

Manual Dexterity

• Precise hand movements to accurately sort different types of recyclable materials.

Attention to Detail

• Ability to identify and separate different recyclable materials accurately.

Teamwork

• Collaborate with other recycling workers to maintain efficient workflow.

Ability to Follow Instructions

• Adhere to established sorting guidelines and safety procedures.

Preferred Skills

• Mechanical experience
• Secret Clearance

Preferred Experience

• Five (5) years of experience in general maintenance repair, operations maintenance, and facilities services.

Required Education

• High School diploma or GED.

Preferred Education

• Associate degree

Qualifications

*Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.

*Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:

• Medical & Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at reasonableaccomodation@thebuildingpeople.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

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