Waste Management/Recycling Supervisor

Loyola Marymount University•Westchester, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct guidance of a Manager, this working supervisor coordinates shift activities to carry out Loyola Marymount University’s campus-wide waste management and recycling plan. The role directly supervises service staff, temporary or third-party employees, and part-time student employees, promotes workplace safety, and serves as liaison between the Facilities Manager and service staff. The position reports to the Facilities Manager. The supervisor oversees daily solid waste and recycling operations, including service requests, special-event support, equipment and vehicle use, recovered-material processing, container utilization, records and regulatory reporting, and the upkeep of the Drollinger Recycling Center and other relevant campus areas. The role also ensures staff have the supplies and equipment needed for their shifts and performs other assigned duties. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent experience; a bachelor’s degree is preferred. Three years of waste management, recycling, or custodial experience and one year of supervisory experience are highly desirable. The role requires computer proficiency, strong communication and organizational skills, knowledge of waste management and recycling practices, and the ability to operate industrial vehicles and equipment. A valid California driver’s license and satisfactory DMV driving record are required. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The work environment includes exposure to all forms of regional weather. Physical demands include frequent standing and walking, and occasional lifting, carrying, or pushing up to 50 pounds, among other activities. Salary range is $30.43–$38.07; salary is commensurate with education and experience. The position may not be eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Requirements

Typically a high school diploma or equivalent experience.
Minimum three years of waste management, recycling, or custodial experience and one year of supervisory experience are highly desirable.
Proficiency with computers, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and the department’s work order database.
Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to understand and follow directions and express ideas, suggestions, and recommendations.
Ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities and strong organizational skills.
Ability to work harmoniously with people from varied backgrounds, manage employee conflict, and foster a positive work culture.
Valid California driver’s license and satisfactory driving record as evidenced by the DMV.
Basic understanding of solid waste management, recycling, material-handling methods, and equipment applications.
Familiarity with industry machines, tools, concepts, and methods.
Strong logistical, operational, and scheduling skills.
Ability to operate forklifts, fork trucks, tractors, and other industrial vehicles and equipment used in recycling and solid waste management.
Ability to communicate effectively, exercise sound judgment, and prioritize regular and non-routine service requirements.
Ability to keep knowledge and skills current with regulatory and policy changes and trends in higher education.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Bilingual English/Spanish ability preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead, enforce, and participate in workplace safety practices, including proper use of personal protective equipment and compliance with applicable regulatory, university, and departmental guidelines.
Ensure daily solid waste management tasks are completed safely, on time, and in a sanitary manner.
Contribute feedback for staff performance reviews and monitor timesheets as needed.
Monitor and mentor service staff and supervise student and temporary workers in the safe and proper use of compactors, balers, and other equipment; serve as a point of contact for major repairs and routine maintenance.
Respond to non-regular solid waste transport and disposal service calls as directed by the Facilities Manager, including operating industrial vehicles and placing front-loading and roll-off containers.
Assist with monitoring the Facilities Management work order database by closing completed work orders, checking customer requests, and logging new requests.
Provide waste-disposal support for regular and non-routine events and projects, including student move-in, move-out, and commencement.
Maintain records and statistics on refuse volumes, tonnage, and contents, and provide required regulatory information to the City of Los Angeles Bureau of Sanitation and CalRecycle.
Maximize roll-off container utilization through proper loading, cutting, and stacking, and ensure containers and compactors comply with legal transport weights and appropriate hauling schedules.
Maintain the order, cleanliness, and operational capability of the Drollinger Recycling Center and other campus work areas; generate repair work orders and complete required daily vehicle safety inspection forms.
Conduct daily start-up safety inspections and end-of-day lockout/tagout of equipment and doors.
Assist with coordinating and improving campus-wide recycling collection, including arranging collection systems for different materials into a recovery program.
Coordinate processing recovered materials into marketable grades and recommend scheduling to the Solid Waste Management and Recycling Manager to meet weekly goals and avoid material backlogs.
Ensure the service team has the necessary supplies, tools, and equipment, including ordering recurring supplies and materials.
Perform other duties as assigned.