Recycling Supervisor

Stony Brook University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook University seeks a Recycling Supervisor to oversee campus recycling operations, supervise staff, and maintain accurate records of tonnages. The role involves coordinating routes, ensuring safety compliance, and communicating with facilities management.

The position requires experience in recycling, heavy lifting as needed, and the ability to develop instructional materials for on-the-job training. Strong computer skills and reporting responsibilities are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate supervisory skills and have worked in the recycling field for at least one year.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and be able to utilize software in order to provide statistics.
• Ability to develop instructional materials and programs; provide on-the-job instruction or training.

Responsibilities

• Collect and transport recyclables from campus buildings and service loading docks.
• Supervise staff, assign routes, monitor performance, and ensure safety compliance.
• Maintain records of recycling tonnages and prepare routine statistical reports.
• Coordinate with the Recycling Manager and Director to optimize collection routes and reduce contamination.
• Maintain INFOR work orders and ensure timely completion of tasks and inspections.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree

Job description

Recycling Supervisor

Per Civil Service Standards and Specifications. Must be physically able to perform heavy physical labor and wear safety gear and apparel; examples are pulling, pushing, filling, and lifting trash bins, recycling containers and pallets. Must have the ability to operate various types of heavy equipment; such as pallet jacks, fork-lifts, hi-lo forklifts, skid steers, bucket loaders, down stroke vertical balers, rear load packers and box trucks with lift gates, to collect material. Must have, keep and maintain the appropriate valid Class B NYS Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Air Brakes. In addition, must participate in the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act (drug and alcohol testing) as required; have a motor vehicle record which is free from major violations or a pattern of repeat violations. (***Out-of-State Applicants, see "Special Notes"). Appointment will be contingent upon proof of identity and eligibility for employment and successful completion of pre-employment testing for controlled substance use as mandated by the Federal Highway Administration Omnibus Transportation Act of 1991. In addition, applicants must demonstrate supervisory skills; have worked in the recycling field for at least one year; be able to develop instructional materials and programs; and provide on-the-job instruction or one year of permanent noncompetitive services as a Recycling Specialist.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree.
• Previous experience handling recyclables.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and be able to utilize software in order to provide statistics.

Brief Descriptions of Duties

The Recycling Supervisor's duties include but are not limited to: collect and transport paper, bottles and cans, and pallets from Campus buildings and other areas as deemed necessary by the Recycling Manager and/or Director. These recyclables shall be serviced once to twice a week or more frequently as deemed necessary by Manager and/or Director. As appropriate, sort, shred and bale paper and cardboard. Recyclable paper shall be sorted and contaminants removed. Must service loading docks and enclosures to be free and clear of trash, debris, metal, and furniture as necessary. Must have ability to use a computer and maintain records of recycling and waste tonnages. Must maintain work order flow and document within INFOR management system accordingly.

• Sort, shred and bale paper and cardboard. Recyclable paper shall be sorted and contaminants removed. Collect pallets and load into trailer. Off-spec pallets to be deposited at Lot 40 (AKA South P) Materials Recycling and Handling Area. Collect pallets and load into trailer and/or deposit at designated woody debris enclosure. Perform special recycling pickup service (i.e move ins/move outs).
• Collect bottles and cans on campus and remove contaminants. Containers shall be cleaned and sanitized and return back to service. Supervise and maintain the removal of receptacles from buildings and replacement of these receptacles. Communicate and interact with various building managers, custodial supervisors, facilities managers and administration. Respond to customer requests and issues of contamination. Maintain daily log of where contamination issues arise and report findings regularly to Manager and/or Director and follow up accordingly.
• Weigh all materials, record and provide statistics on volumes/tonnages of recycling/waste programs to the manager, and support compliance with state and federal reporting requirements. Record participation levels by bin location and submit to immediate supervisor. Records shall be organized and accurate, and submitted in a timely manner. Help supervise and maintain Lot 40 Materials Recycling and Handling Area and truck scale. Keep the Supervisor and Manager well informed of any transgressions (Such as pilfering, illegal dumping, vandalism, and contamination, etc.) in the SP MRHA locations. Keep woody debris area clean of contamination. Keep the roll-off(s) area free of miscellaneous metal and debris. Help maintain University Truck Scale records and keep scale free of debris and keep scale booth clean for all users. Maintain scale kiosk supplies and provide Manager and/or Director the records at minimum, on a weekly basis.
• Perform inspections of staff doing routes and recording service of bins. Help assess results, make applicable recommendations and/or supervision. Supervise/maintain efficient collection of recyclables, assisting the manager with streamlining routes and ensuring effective staff allocation. Help to supervise/maintain recycling and/or reuse of electronics and reusables. Help maintain INFOR work orders for the Department and support Manager and/or Director by completing work orders in a timely fashion. Respond to and/or initiate work orders, and establish status, and complete out work orders. Keep track of hours worked specifically for each task.