Green Team - Waste Collection & Diversion Tech

National Western Center•Denver, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The National Western Center (NWC) is seeking a Campus Green Team - Waste Collection & Diversion Tech to manage waste collection and processing through the campus diversion program. This role ensures safe and sustainable waste handling, collaborates with partners on waste diversion, and tracks waste data for reporting. It offers professional development opportunities within a collaborative and entrepreneurial team environment, contributing to the growth of a new events hub and innovation campus.

Requirements

Strong passion for sustainability ethics and standards.
Understanding of proper waste disposal methods, recycling processes, and relevant regulations.
Ability to resolve issues related to waste collection and effectively prioritize tasks.
Ability to maintain accurate records.
Equipment use and training.
A current driver's license and good driving record.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
High EQ and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Arena, Convention, or Stadium environments is helpful.
Embrace the startup nature of the organization, and no job is below you.
Detail and results oriented.
Entrepreneurial self-starter.
Skilled problem solver who takes initiative and can communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders.
Act with respect, competency, and integrity.
Work well as part of a team.
Excel at functioning in high pressure situations while maintaining a calm, professional manner.
Collaborator by nature and seek to find ways to compromise.
Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Great time management and prioritization skills.
Results oriented and exercise sound judgment in your work.
A track record of being dependable.
Excited about the opportunity to grow with the organization.
All-in on the mission of the National Western Center.

Responsibilities

Operating collection and diversion equipment and performing routine and daily maintenance checks and repairs.
Daily pick up of waste from sites around campus, using equipment for waste collection and potentially involving physical lifting and movement.
Working in the HUB building to manage the NWC diversion program, including using equipment, physical sorting, and movement of waste for vendor collections.
Auditing and managing the NWC waste diversion program from point of use to the HUB to ensure process efficiency.
Coordinating and working with the Sustainability Manager to optimize routes and schedules for maximum efficiency.
Adhering to and complying with safety regulations and other governing agency regulations.
Educating the public and partners on proper waste disposal practices.
Working with animal manures, wood chips, mulch, compost, and down wood in processes.