Recycling Coordinator
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INTRODUCTION
The Recycling Center Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a recycling center and composter.
Ensuring the efficient and effective management of all recycling activities. This role involves supervising volunteers, coordinating recycling processes, maintaining safety standards, and engaging with the community to promote recycling efforts. The coordinator fosters a positive, supportive, collaborative work environment while treating customers respectfully and providing educational guidance on recycling practices. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, experience in recycling or waste management, and the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a commitment to promoting sustainable practices and environmental stewardship is essential for success in this role
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES
- · Oversee the daily operations of the recycling center to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
- · Identify recyclable material at numerous recovery stations and place it in the proper bin, chute, or receptacle.
- · Ensure that all recyclable materials are properly sorted, processed, and stored.
- · Monitor the inbound recycling stream for prohibited and hazardous waste, rectify all issues, and report them.
- · Performs labor tasks in buildings and equipment, such as shoveling, snow removal, raking, sweeping, dusting, vacuuming, painting, disinfecting, and cleaning.
- · Maintain cleanliness and organization within the recycling center.
- · Monitor and manage inventory of recycling supplies and materials.
- · Order necessary supplies and equipment to ensure uninterrupted operations.
- · Track and report on inventory levels and usage.
- · Operate and maintain the composter as needed.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- · Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and environmental standards.
- · Conduct regular safety inspections and address any issues promptly.
- · Conducts preventative maintenance that is cost-effective and increases the operational life of equipment.
- · Maintain accurate records of safety incidents and implement corrective actions as needed.
- · Maintain records of all scheduled preventative maintenance and all repairs (scheduled and unscheduled)
- · Assist customers with recycling inquiries and provide information on proper recycling practices.
- · Develop and implement community outreach programs to promote recycling and increase public participation.
- · Conduct educational tours and presentations to community groups, schools, and local organizations.
- · Operates equipment as designated
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- ? A high school diploma or equivalent. ? Strong organizational and time management skills. ? Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. ? Proficiency in Microsoft Office. ? Ability to work independently and as part of a team. ? Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel as needed.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Regular exposure to working outside in the elements. Position sedentary with primarily sitting/lifting of maximum of 50 pounds. Physical factors include constant sitting, use of near vision, typing; frequent use of hearing, near/midrange/far vision, depth perception, color/field of vision, bending, driving; occasional standing, walking, carrying/lifting, pushing/pulling, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, reaching, manual handling, use of smell. Working conditions include frequent exposure to noise, vibration, air quality; occasional exposure to weather, extreme heat/cold and wet/humidity. Potential hazards include constant client contact and computer use
*Indian Preference Applies – Indian Preference grants preference to any enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe.
Confirmation receipt of on-line submission and interview status will be sent to the applicants e-mail address used when applying. Applicants are responsible to regularly monitor their e-mails.
About Spokane Tribe of Indians
Sovereign tribal government serving Spokane people through public programs, cultural services, natural-resource management, and economic enterprises.
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