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Recycling, Hazardous Materials, & Warehouse Operations Officer

Position Number: 6926221
Location: Joshua Tree, CA
Position Type: Occupational and Environmental Safety

Recycling, Hazardous Materials, & Warehouse Operations Officer

Salary: $23.66 - $35.77 Hourly
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Maintenance and Operations
Closing: 2/23/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Joshua Tree, CA
Job Number: 2026-02-12RHMW

Position Description

Under the general supervision of the Director of Facilities and Operations, maintain central warehousing operations for the District; receive, inventory, organize, store, and track deliveries from suppliers; organize and schedule supply and equipment deliveries to District work sites; maintain receiving and warehouse records; serve as the District Hazardous Material Coordinator by tracking, organizing, monitoring and facilitating the appropriate handling and disposal of hazardous waste; serve as the District Recycling Specialist; support the District operations department in the full range of activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are typical of those performed by employees in this job title; however, employees may perform other related duties, and not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each employee in the job title.

Promote sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds within a community college environment.
Maintain records of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all chemicals; ensure District compliance with laws, policies and regulations regarding use and storage of hazardous materials and pesticides;
Prepare and submit reports to San Bernardino Fire, San Bernardino County and CalRecycle.
Prepare responses to requests for information from the Department of Toxic Substance Control about hazardous waste.
Prepare Waste Reduction and Recycling Survey for San Bernardino County.
Participate in safety and accident prevention, environmental and site protection, and disaster preparedness.
Under the authority of the Director of Facilities & Operations, educate and direct college employees on HAZMAT requirements.
Under the authority of the Director of Facilities & Operations, work with Burrtec, CalRecycle, and college employees to improve and maintain the campus recycling program.
Advise college employees on local requirements for materials handling and storage.
Receive and deliver materials, equipment and supplies to departments and maintain current and accurate records.
Inspect incoming stock for conformity to purchase order specifications.
Maintain District warehouse and determine storage space requirements, stock levels and reorder points and condition of supplies.
Requisition supplies and completes purchase requests.
Work closely with purchasing department to ensure that purchase order items are accurately received and accounted for.
Deliver equipment and supplies to departments and follow-up as necessary with missing, lost or incomplete orders.
Maintain District equipment stored within the warehouse and keep shelving in clean and orderly condition; identify excess unserviceable items and properly dispose thereof.
Load and operate trucks, operate a fork lift and pallet jacks.
Responsible for posting and delivery of outgoing mail to post office, picking up incoming mail and sorting and distribution to College mail room.
Arrange storage of a variety of District records and files according to prescribed rules and laws.
Respond to emergency situations and take appropriate action.
Assist with security during special events and activities.
Assist with pesticide and grounds keeping duties.
Support the District operations department in the full range of activities.
Deliver, assemble, move and pick up equipment for daily or special events.
Operate a wide variety of hand and power tools and equipment.
Turns lights on and off; lock and unlock doors; set and turn off intrusion alarm systems.
Identify and maintain personal protective equipment needs and have available for use.?

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school and two years experience in the areas of warehouse operations, logistics, hazardous materials and/or recycling.
Some experience in general building maintenance.

Licenses And Other Requirements:

Valid California driver's license and must have an acceptable driving record and qualify for insurability by the District's insurance carrier.
Forklift certification or ability to obtain Forklift certification.
Hazardous material handler certificate, or ability to obtain hazardous material handler certificate.

Knowledge of: Principles of warehousing and storekeeping, including record-keeping related to receiving, storage and distribution of materials; lifting, loading and unloading equipment and supplies; appropriate safety precautions and procedures; basic operations, tools, methods and materials used in grounds, operations and maintenance; proper lifting techniques. Principles of safe storage and handling of materials and hazardous waste. Knowledge of recycling programs.

Ability to: Plan and organize warehouse, stores and delivery activities; operate a forklift; maintain accurate records of receipt, storage and distribution; work cooperatively with others; understand and follow oral and written instructions; observe health and safety regulations; lift moderately heavy objects, bend at the waist, kneel or crouch; reach overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; use computer for tracking purchase orders and items received; perform semi-skilled maintenance and repair duties

Supplemental Information

Lifting and carrying heavy materials, furniture, equipment and tools up to 100 lbs.
Climbing, crawling, and stooping to reach work.
Bend at the waist, kneel or crouch for extended periods of time.
Reach overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.
Manual strength and dexterity to operate tools and equipment, and pull, push or manipulate heavy objects against resistance.
Sufficient respiratory health to be able to wear a respirator mask.

Required Attachments:
1. A current and complete resume or CV highlighting educational, professional, and applicable experiences.
2. College transcripts from an accredited college or university if education is a requirement of the position (student copies are acceptable for application purposes but official transcripts will be required if hired).
3. A cover letter.

Tentative Timeline:
First consideration will be given to candidates who apply by February 23, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the job posting is removed.

Applications will be reviewed in the order in which they are received. Based on the number of applications received, this posting may close without notice.

*All dates are subject to change based on availability

Equal Opportunity Statement
Copper Mountain College is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all persons and to provide educational and employment opportunities free from discrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification, gender identification, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, sex, race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, or physical or mental disabilities, and other physical or verbal conduct. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the School District's Title IX Officer and/or Section 504/ADA Coordinator.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/cmccd/jobs/5236215/recycling-hazardous-materials-warehouse-operations-officer

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