Environmental Technician – Part-Time

Geotechnical-; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on training

Job summary

Compost Crew in Frederick, Maryland, is seeking a part-time Environmental Technician to support our composting operations at the Compost Outpost.

This 25-hour-per-week role runs 12–5 p.m., Monday–Friday, offering hands-on training in monitoring temperature and moisture, operating equipment, and maintaining records.

Starting pay is $19–$20 per hour, with safety and teamwork at the core of our community-focused recycling mission.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Ability to lift up to 55 pounds up to 50 times per day.
• U.S. employment authorization.

Responsibilities

• Monitor temperature and moisture and adjust per procedures.
• Learn to operate composting machinery and perform basic maintenance.
• Maintain a clean site and complete operational records per procedures and state regulations.
• Perform daily decontamination of food scrap feedstocks.
• Follow safety procedures and report hazards or equipment concerns.
• Assist with site improvement projects and other composting tasks.
• Communicate site conditions and updates to supervisors.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Teamwork

Independent work

Driver's license

Safe driving record

Education

High school diploma or GED

Maryland Compost Facility Operator certification or interest

Tools

Farm equipment operation

Job description

Position Overview

Do you have a passion for the environment and sustainability? Are you excited about contributing to a community-focused recycling site? We’re hiring a part-time Environmental Technician to support composting operations at our innovative Compost Outpost located in Frederick, Maryland. You’ll work closely with our team to turn food scraps from our customers into top-quality, nutrient-rich compost while developing your technical, mechanical, and environmental skills. This is a great opportunity to build your experience in sustainability while earning competitive pay. This is a part-time position working 25 hours per week, generally 12–5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Starting pay is $19–$20 per hour.

Does this describe you?

• Enthusiasm for protecting the planet and reducing waste
• Interest in learning composting principles, methods, and processes
• Willingness to learn how to operate composting equipment and machinery
• Safety-first orientation
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving skills
• Disciplined adherence to instructions and procedures
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• U.S.-issued driver’s license in good standing
• Clean driving record
• Ability to obtain a DOT medical card and pass a drug and alcohol test; the company pays for the exam and testing
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Ability to lift up to 55 pounds up to 50 times per day
• Access to reliable transportation; public transportation and rideshare services are not viable options given the site’s location
• Availability to work 12–5 p.m., Monday through Friday
• U.S. employment authorization

Other Helpful Background

• Experience in composting, agriculture, commercial production, or a related field
• Knowledge of composting principles, science, methods, and processes
• Knowledge of or experience with farm equipment, machinery operation, and preventive maintenance
• Maryland Compost Facility Operator certification or interest in obtaining it
• Experience working outdoors in all weather conditions

Key Responsibilities

• Support the composting process by monitoring key conditions, including temperature and moisture, and making routine adjustments as directed and in accordance with established procedures.
• Learn to operate composting machinery and perform basic preventive maintenance.
• Help maintain a clean, organized site and complete operational records in accordance with established procedures and State regulatory requirements.
• Perform daily decontamination of food scrap feedstocks received from our collection routes.
• Follow safety procedures and promptly report hazards or equipment concerns.
• Assist with site improvement projects and other composting tasks as assigned.
• Communicate site conditions, operational updates, and concerns to supervisors.

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting pay of $19–$20 per hour
• Hands-on training and opportunities to develop composting and equipment operation skills
• Benefits eligibility based on part-time status and applicable company policies and plan requirements

Schedule

• 12–5 p.m., Monday through Friday
• 25 hours per week

Grow Your Career at Compost Crew

Join us at Compost Crew, a locally owned, fast-growing organics recycling company based in Maryland. We inspire people to make food-waste recycling part of everyday life through easy, reliable, and rewarding solutions. We’re rescuing over 30 million pounds of unwanted food scraps from the landfill each year, helping to retain valuable nutrients by converting the food scraps into rich soil amendment—compost.

Compost Crew is the largest organic recycling company in our region, serving over 25,000 homes, businesses, communities, and governments throughout Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. We’re innovative leaders in eliminating food waste, revitalizing our soil, and supporting sustainability.

At Compost Crew, you’ll enjoy a friendly work environment where you’ll be treated with appreciation and respect. Our values of teamwork, accountability and curiosity will enable you to continuously learn and develop. You’ll make a real difference in the well-being of our community and environment as you help create a world where every scrap of food is rescued or recycled.

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