Campus Waste & Recycling Team Lead

Loyola Marymount University; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyola Marymount University seeks a working supervisor to coordinate campus-wide waste management and recycling operations. You will oversee service staff and student workers, ensuring safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

The role involves supervising equipment use, maintaining records, and collaborating with the Facilities Manager to meet weekly goals. The position requires at least 3 years in waste management or custodial work with some supervisory experience, proficiency in

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years waste management/recycling/custodial experience and 1 year supervisory experience.
• Proficient with Outlook, Word, Excel; navigate department work order database.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety, enforce PPE, and promote a culture of safety.
• Oversee daily solid waste tasks and ensure timely, sanitary execution.
• Supervise staff, monitor timesheets, and mentor personnel.
• Operate/coordinate use of forklifts, balers, compactors, and related equipment.
• Maintain and close work orders; track requests and generate reports.
• Assist with collection, handling, and disposal of waste across campus; support events.

Skills

Safety leadership

Communication skills

Organizational skills

multitasking

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Work order system

Job description

Loyola Marymount University seeks a working supervisor to coordinate campus-wide waste management and recycling operations. You will oversee service staff and student workers, ensuring safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

The role involves supervising equipment use, maintaining records, and collaborating with the Facilities Manager to meet weekly goals. The position requires at least 3 years in waste management or custodial work with some supervisory experience, proficiency in