Waste Management/Recycling Supervisor

Loyola Marymount University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyola Marymount University is seeking a working supervisor to coordinate shift activities for the campus-wide waste management and recycling program. You will supervise service staff, temporary or student employees and coordinate with the Facilities Manager to meet weekly goals while ensuring safety.

Responsibilities include leading safety initiatives, overseeing waste collection operations, and maintaining records.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Min 3 years waste management/recycling or custodial experience; 1 year supervisory experience desirable.
• Proficient with Outlook, Word, Excel and the department work order database.
• Exemplary communication, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Valid California drivers license with satisfactory DMV record.

Responsibilities

• Actively lead, enforce and participate in workplace safety, including PPE usage and safety guidelines.
• Ensure daily solid waste tasks are completed safely, timely, and sanitary.
• Monitor timesheets and contribute to staff performance feedback.
• Supervise staff and students; oversee use of compactors, balers, and related equipment.
• Coordinate non‑regular solid waste transport and disposal calls as directed by Facilities Manager.
• Maintain and close Work Order database entries; track requests and responses.

Skills

Safety leadership

People management

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

MS Office

Driver's license

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Work order database

Job description

Under the direct guidance of a Manager this position serves as a working supervisor responsible for coordinating shift activities required for the completion of the University’s campus-wide waste management and recycling plan. Directly supervises service staff, temporary or third-party employees, and part-time student employees to accomplish our weekly mission and promote safety. Reports to the Facilities Manager and acts as liaison between manager and service staff.

Position Specific Responsibilities/Accountabilities

1. Actively lead, enforce and participate in workplace safety, including but not limited to, safe working conditions and the use of proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Establish a culture of safety by following and supporting all regulatory, university and departmental safety guidelines.
2. Ensures the daily solid waste management tasks required by the University’s solid waste management plan are accomplished in a safe, timely, and sanitary manner.
3. Will contribute to feedback for staff performance reviews and may monitor timesheets.
4. Monitors and mentors services staff, supervises part‑time student workers and temporary workers for safe and proper use of compactors, balers, and other hardware required to achieve the goals of the University’s solid waste management plan. Acts as the point of contact for major repairs and routine maintenance.
5. Supports the campus community with a wide variety of non‑regular solid waste transport and disposal service calls as directed by the Facilities Manager. This support often requires the skilled operation of forklifts, fork trucks, tractors, and other industrial vehicles. Places various frontloading and roll‑off containers to achieve these goals.
6. Assists with the monitoring of the Facilities Management work order database. Closes completed work orders, monitors customer request periodically throughout the workday, and logs new requests.
7. Provides solid waste disposal support for all regular and non‑routine special events and projects. This includes Student move‑in and move out/commencement.
8. Maintains records and statistics on volumes/tonnage/contents of refuse leaving the University from various campus points of generation. Provide regulatory information to the City of Los Angeles Bureau of Sanitation, as well as the CalRecycles as required.
9. Assures maximum utilization of all roll‑off containers through proper loading/cutting/stacking of all out throws and discards generated by the University. Checks to assure all compactors and roll off containers do not exceed legal street transport weights or that hauling service is conducted to units that are excessively under capacity.
10. Maintains order, cleanliness, and the operational capability of the Drollinger Recycling Center and other campus areas required for solid waste management and recycling activities. Deadlines, reports, and generates work orders for the repair of any program vehicles, machines, or hardware as discrepancies arise. This includes completion of the daily safety inspection forms for forklifts and other vehicles that require this safety procedure.
11. Conducts daily start‑up safety inspections and end of day lock‑out and tag‑out of equipment and doors to ensure all safety and security requirements are met.
12. Assist with coordinating and enhancing the recycling collection efforts campus‑wide. Helps to arrange the different collection systems for various materials into a single, viable, recovery program.
13. Coordinates the processing of recovered materials into marketable grades. Makes scheduling recommendations to the Solid Waste Management and Recycling Manager to maximize sporadic student work shifts to accomplish the section’s weekly goals and avoid excessive backlogs of incoming material.
14. Ensures all elements of this Service Team have the proper supplies, tools, and equipment to accomplish the service goals of their work shift. This includes ordering all recurring supplies and materials required for this Team or requested by the Manager.
15. Perform other duties as assigned.

Loyola Marymount University Expectations

Exhibit behavior that supports the mission, vision, and values of the university. Communicate and employ interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional, responsible, accountable, and ethical conduct. Demonstrate a commitment to outstanding customer service.

Requisite Qualifications

Typically a High School diploma or equivalent experience. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Incumbent will be expected to continue upgrading knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to keep abreast of regulation/policy changes and trends in higher education.

Minimum 3 years waste management, recycling, or custodial experience and 1 year supervisory experience is highly desirable.

Must be proficient with the computer and able to effectively navigate using Outlook, Word, Excel and the Department’s work order database.

Exemplary communication skills (both written and oral) -- understand and follow oral and written directions and effectively express ideas, suggestions, and recommendations both orally and in writing.

Proven ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities at one time and exceptional organizational skills.

Ability to work harmoniously with people from a variety of backgrounds; Bilingual ability (English/Spanish) preferred.

Must be able to manage employee conflict and help foster a positive work culture.

Requires valid California driver’s license.

Must maintain a “satisfactory” driving record as evidenced by DMV.

Basic understanding of solid waste management, recycling, and material handling methodology, and equipment applications required.

Familiarization with industry machines, tools, concepts, and methodology.

Strong logistical, operational, and scheduling skills.

Ability to operate forklifts, forktrucks, tractors, and other industrial vehicles and machines/tools required for recycling and solid waste management.

Ability to work harmoniously with people from a variety of backgrounds; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; basic understanding of for solid waste management and recycling, while exercising sound and prudent judgment in the prioritizing of regular and non‑routine service requirements.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Constantly required to sit, feel, use finger movement, speak clearly, hear conversation, and see near and far. Frequently required to stand and walk. Occasionally required to lift, carry and push up to 50 lbs., stoop, kneel, reach high and low, use depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment for this position includes exposure to all forms of regional weather.

MENTAL DEMANDS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Frequent calculating, interrupted work, variety of interrelated tasks, sustained concentration, use of reasoning, judgment, resourcefulness, analytical ability, and ingenuity.

Work Shift Schedule

Monday- Friday 6:30am- 3:30pm

Staff Regular Salary range $30.43 - $38.07 Salary commensurate with education and experience. Please note that this position may not be eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Loyola Marymount University, a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal, state and local law. We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being, life experience, and beliefs to apply. (Visit www.lmu.edu for more information.) LMU is committed to providing equal access to employment opportunities and ensuring a comprehensive recruitment and selection process for all applicants. Individuals who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any stage of the application, interview, or selection process may contact Human Resources at [e-mail] or by phone at [phone]. Applicants who use relay services or other assistive communication technologies are welcome to utilize those services when contacting Human Resources. When contacting Human Resources, please include the job posting number, title of the position and department for which you are applying. Applicants are not required to disclose the nature of a disability or provide medical information when requesting an accommodation during the recruitment process. LMU will work with applicants in a timely and interactive process to identify and provide reasonable accommodations consistent with applicable federal and state law.

Founded in 1911, Loyola Marymount University is a Carnegie classified R2 institution rooted in the Jesuit and Marymount traditions. We are committed to fostering a diverse academic community rich in opportunity for intellectual engagement and real‑world experience. We enroll an academically ambitious, multicultural, and socioeconomically diverse student body. We recruit, retain and support a diverse faculty committed to excellence in teaching, research, scholarship and creativity. Our three campuses are rooted in the heart of Los Angeles, a global capital for arts and entertainment, innovation and technology, business and entrepreneurship. LMU is a unique and rewarding place to work. As you consider your employment opportunities with our institution, we encourage you to take the time to learn about the university community and how it distinguishes us from other places of employment. We are proud of the programs, benefits and services we provide our community. We strive to ensure an inclusive environment in all aspects of campus life that fosters a strong sense of trust and mutual respect.

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