Solid Waste & Recycling Coordinator

CP01 University System of New Hampshire; United States; On-site; USD 17,715 - 29,081; Full time

Job summary

The CP01 University System of New Hampshire is hiring a Solid Waste & Recycling Coordinator to manage waste collection and recycling initiatives across the PSU campus. This role involves scheduling, overseeing collections, and ensuring compliance with recycling best practices.

Candidates should possess a valid driver’s license, excellent communication and physical abilities, and be able to lift up to 70 lbs. The position offers a pay range from $12.86 to $21.11 per hour, with additional benefits information available through HR.

Qualifications

• Technical or high school graduation.
• Valid operator’s license to drive university vehicles.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing new processes.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and oversee waste & recycling collection.
• Install and maintain recycle signs and containers.
• Document vehicle conditions and recycling activity.
• Ensure compliance with recycling best practices.

Skills

Communication skills

Physical dexterity

Computer skills

Ability to lift 70 pounds

Fork Lift Operator Certification

Education

High school graduation

Job description

The Solid Waste & Recycling Coordinator will work under general supervision from the Manager, building services, to coordinate the collection, sorting and disposal of recyclable and refuse materials for the PSU campus. Be prepared to perform skilled and semi-skilled work involving the manual collection, separation, and shipping of recyclable materials collected from the University. Supervise the PSU waste and recycling program, including adjunct and student employees. We are seeking candidates with a high degree of initiative and resourcefulness, that can prioritize work for self and manage other employees as well.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Schedules, oversees, and performs a daily schedule of waste & recycling collection and disposal from various university facilities and for special events.
• Installs and maintains clear and clean recycle signs, decals, containers, repairing, replacing as needed.
• Performs manual tasks that involve moving, lifting and removing heavy objects. (Must be able to lift 70 lbs.)
• Documents & communicates vehicle conditions, recycling container conditions, recycling activity, proposes alternatives to route challenges, collects data, prepares reports on waste & recycle material collection to the Manager.
• Insures compliance and communicates with contractual, local, state and national organizations and other external entities on best practices for recycling and refuse collection as directed by Manager.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Technical/high school graduation.
• Valid operator’s license to drive university vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Sufficient strength and physical dexterity to perform duties and responsibilities of this job, including the ability to lift up to 70 pounds.
• Computer skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Fork Lift Operator Certification.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Demonstrated experience implementing new processes.

Compensation Pay Range: $12.86 - $21.11

More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources

EEO Statement The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.