Sustainability Grounds & Waste Manager

New York University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 102,827 - 122,827; Full time

Job summary

New York University is seeking a Manager of Grounds and Waste Management to oversee landscape design and maintenance across its New York City campuses. The role involves developing sustainability strategies, coordinating work with various stakeholders, and managing projects from concept to completion. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, at least 5 years of experience, and strong skills in project management and communication. NYU aims to maintain its status as one of the greenest urban campuses in the country.

Qualifications

• 5 years of related experience in sustainability, recycling, or project management.
• Strong background in landscape design and maintenance.
• Fluency in MS Office is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage grounds/landscape design, installation, and maintenance activities.
• Develop and execute a grounds and waste management strategy.
• Coordinate maintenance work with various campus services and agencies.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Problem solving

Strong interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in landscape architecture/design or environmental science

ISA Certified Arborist NYS DEC Pesticide license class 3(a)

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Computer Aided Design (CAD)

Job description

New York University is seeking a Manager of Grounds and Waste Management to oversee landscape design and maintenance across its New York City campuses. The role involves developing sustainability strategies, coordinating work with various stakeholders, and managing projects from concept to completion. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, at least 5 years of experience, and strong skills in project management and communication. NYU aims to maintain its status as one of the greenest urban campuses in the country.