Supv, Recycling

Texas State University; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas State University in San Marcos, TX seeks a Supervisor for Recycling & Waste Management to lead recycling programs, supervise staff, and coordinate routes and events. The role emphasizes safety training, contractor coordination, and educating faculty, staff, and students on sustainability goals.

The position reports to Facilities Services and requires a Texas Driver's License, with opportunities to engage in campus-wide sustainability initiatives and community outreach.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Industry standards for recycling and waste management
• Knowledge of Mechanical processes, front load dumpsters and compactors
• Knowledge of Industrial safety standards in waste management
• Knowledge of Job hazard analysis
• Establishing rapport with various clients
• Interacting courteously with customers
• Supervising others
• Effectively direct the work of others and motivate output
• Working with contractor representatives
• Public speaking and educating the public
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Prioritizing work for self and employees, Reprioritizing
• Managing accounts and reviewing invoices
• Scheduling routes
• Conflict resolution

Responsibilities

• Supervise Recycling staff to ensure efficient operations and good customer service.
• Conduct audits of trash and coordinate servicing of locations.
• Provide crews with clear and specific assigned duties.
• Monitor and manage employee time.
• Ensure all employees are trained in duties and University training.
• Provide safety training to staff.
• Manage resources to maintain waste and recycling routes efficiently.
• Provide materials, equipment, and PPE to employees.
• Map and describe waste and recycling routes using GIS/computer systems.
• Coordinate Move Out & Move In events.
• Educate campus on services and sustainability goals.
• Host class field trips to the Recycling Center.
• Support special events and operations.
• Hire and onboard student workers.
• Process work orders and PR requests for supplies.
• Manage AiM work orders; submit orders to contractors.
• Backup routing for recycling services when short-staffed.
• Provide quality control of staff performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Recycling & waste mgmt standards

Mechanical processes & equipment

Industrial safety standards

Job hazard analysis

Building client rapport

Customer courtesy

Supervising others

Directing & motivating teams

Contractor coordination

Public speaking & education

Problem solving & decision making

Prioritizing workloads

Managing invoices & accounts

Scheduling routes

Conflict resolution

Job description

San Marcos, TX

Texas State University

Supv, Recycling & Waste Management

Posting Number: 2027160

Location: San Marcos

Department: Facilities Services

Recruitment Type: Open Recruiting

Job Type: Full-Time

Monthly Salary:

Job Category: Non-Exempt

Required Qualifications:

Knowledge of:

• Industry standards for recycling and waste management
• Mechanical processes, front load dumpsters and compactors
• Industrial safety standards in waste management
• Job hazard analysis

Skill in:

• Establishing rapport with various clients
• Interacting courteously with customers
• Supervising others
• Effectively direct the work of others and motivate output.
• Working with contractor representatives
• Public speaking and educating the public
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Prioritizing work for self and employees, Reprioritizing.
• Managing accounts and reviewing invoices.
• Scheduling routes.
• Conflict resolution

Ability to:

• Perform basic math
• Communicate orally
• Use a computer, email, spreadsheets, Teams/zoom
• Understand written job instructions, department and universitypolicies and procedures
• Read equipment manuals, records, and logs, laws andregulations, and chemical labels.
• Write and maintain records
• Keep logs and timekeeping
• Operate a forklift (certification required)
• Deliver instructions and presentations
• Prepare and conduct training sessions
• Effectively directing the work of others and motivatingoutput.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Recycling routes and pick-up locations.
• Knowledge of AIM.
• Track labor hours for yourself and crew members.
• Train student and temporary workers on recycling routes
• Assist recycling and waste management Supervisor incoordination of all recycling for special events or requests.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Description:

The Supervisor, Recycling & Waste Management is responsible forem a managing and supervising recycling and waste management programs while educating faculty, staff, and students on recyclingissues.

Job Duties:

• Responsible for supervising Recycling staff ensuring efficientand good customer service.
• Conduct audits of trash.
• Coordinate servicing of locations.
• Provide crews with clear and specific assigned duties.
• Monitor and Manage employee time.
• Ensure that all employees are properly trained in all aspectsof normal duties, and all employees attend required Universitytraining.
• Provide Safety training.
• Manage resources used to maintain waste and recycling routes inan efficient, effective, and professional manner.
• Provide employees with needed materials, equipment, andPPE.
• Map, database, describe, waste and recycling routes usingcomputer, GIS software, or comparable mapping system.
• Coordinate Move Out & Move In DHRL Events
• Help educate the campus community of our services and recyclingsustainability goals.
• Host class field trips to the Recycling Center.
• Work special events
• Hire and on-board student workers.
• Process work orders.
• Submit request for PR for recycling supplies.
• Manage AiM Work Orders.
• Submit work orders to contractor.
• Backup for any of the Recycling Services Routes, when shortstaffed.
• Provide quality control of staff performance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Information to Applicants:

Job Open Date: 11/11/2026

Job Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Normal Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,Friday

Normal Work Hours Start: 8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End: 5:00PM

Posting Notices:

Applicant must have a valid Texas Driver's License and be a driverin good standing with less than ten (10) points deducted fordriving infractions as determined by the employer driving standardssystem.

Legal and Required Notices:

Texas State University is committed to a policy ofnon-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardlessof race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age,marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basisprotected by federal or state law in employment, educationalprograms, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon theoutcome of record checks and verifications including, but notlimited to, criminal history, driving records, education records,employment verifications, reference checks, and employmenteligibility verifications.

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete theForm I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity andauthorization to work in the United States. Texas State Universityparticipates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon thesuccessful verification of work authorization. Employees arerequired to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy theconditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and theuniversity makes no implicit or explicit promises to financiallysupport visa or permanent residency applications.

About Texas State and San Marcos:

Texas State University is a emerging research institution locatedin the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautifulTexas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in theTexas State University System and one of the 75 largestuniversities in the country, with over 38,000 students andapproximately 4,000 faculty and staff

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over50,000 people located about half way between Austin and SanAntonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texasuniversities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River andthe stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charmof the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banksof the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activitiesthroughout the year.

Why work @ Texas State?

• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting yourfirst day of employment for full-time employees with Texas Statepaying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for yourdependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and manymore!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendlyresources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellnessprogram
• Great professional development opportunities: choose from avariety of workshops, training, online learning and even accesseducational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academiccourses
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networksoffered on and off-campus
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans andvoluntary saving options with generous employer contributions