Recycling and Solid Waste Supervisor

Brigham Young University•Provo, UT

7d•$28 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

The Recycling and Solid Waste Supervisor leads the university recycling efforts by inspiring students, university staff, and administration to actively participate in recycling and sustainability efforts based on gospel principles, educating the campus community, and providing daily opportunities for environmental stewardship. He/she is responsible for equipment acquisition, basic equipment maintenance and cleaning, and arranging for equipment repair.

Requirements

A firm commitment to the mission of BYU
B.S. degree in Environmental Science or related field OR 4 years of field experience
Ability to advocate for recycling and waste reduction
Effective supervisory and training skills
Ability to work proactively with all BYU employees and departments and with service to the MTC and temple
Ability to respect and adhere to safety guidelines
Effective record keeping skills
Professional attitude, dress, and adherence to the University's Honor Code
Physical Exam and Lift Test Required
Physical Effort: Moderate – Physical effort represented by frequent handling of medium weight objects (approx. 20-50 lbs.) and materials, or use of medium weight hand tools. May require climbing and working from ladders or in awkward positions.
Environment: Frequent exposure to unfavorable conditions such as all-weather, or working in cramped, very dirty, or unpleasant quarters
Hazards: Frequent existing or potential hazards
Participate in snow removal as needed. Appropriate cold-weather gear is recommended, including a hat, gloves, boots, layered clothing, and sunscreen
Operate equipment such as compactor and bottle sorter as required. Eye and hearing protection, closed-toe shoes, and gloves are recommended
Exposure to cleaning chemicals. Eye protection, closed-toe shoes, and gloves are required

Nice To Haves

5 years in the management of recycling and/or waste stream program

Responsibilities

Train and supervise student employees and staff in all aspects of recycling operations and procedures
Recycling Promotion and Education
Promote recycling, sustainability and proper waste disposal procedures across campus as part of developing a campus stewardship culture centered on gospel principles
Meet with departments to determine recycling needs/concerns
Assist the Sustainability Office in promoting stewardship programs and activities
Monitor contamination and implement programs to decrease contamination rates
Recycling and Solid Waste Collection
Organize pickup and disposal schedules for recycling and solid waste collection
Provide and maintain recycling and waste containers across campus and Receive requests and arrange for confidential shredding
Ensure proper maintenance of garbage trucks, hook trucks, compacting rolloffs and open top rolloffs
Evaluate recycling and solid waste collection trucks and containers and replace as needed (dumpsters, rolloffs, compacting rolloffs)
Recycling Center Operations
Supervise, monitor, arrange for, or perform equipment maintenance, repair, and cleaning on the baler, conveyor, shredder and forklift
Ensure recycling quality standards are met in baling materials
Ensure equipment is operated in a safe manner
Arrange for and ensure effective shipping of truckload quantities of recyclables
Ensure recycling shop cleanliness

Benefits

401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
Generous vacation and sick time, plus 13 paid holidays
Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members
Access to athletic facilities
Excellent medical/dental benefits
Short/long term disability benefits
Paid parental and maternity leave
Wellness program
Free on-campus parking
Free UTA passes for employee, spouse, and qualified dependents
Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU