Working 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. The supervisor directly oversees service staff, temporary or third-party employees, and part-time student employees to accomplish weekly missions and promote safety. This role reports to the Facilities Manager and acts as a liaison between the manager and service staff.
Responsibilities
Actively lead, enforce, and participate in workplace safety, including 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
Ensure the daily solid waste management tasks required by the University’s solid waste management plan are accomplished in a safe, timely, and sanitary manner
Contribute to feedback for staff performance reviews and may monitor timesheets
Monitor and mentor services staff, supervise 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
Act as the point of contact for major repairs and routine maintenance
Support the campus community with a wide variety of non-regular solid waste transport and disposal service calls as directed by the Facilities Manager
Operate forklifts, fork trucks, tractors, and other industrial vehicles
Place various frontloading and roll-off containers to achieve disposal goals
Assist with the monitoring of the Facilities Management work order database
Close completed work orders, monitor customer requests periodically throughout the workday, and log new requests
Provide solid waste disposal support for all regular and non-routine special events and projects, including student move-in and move-out/commencement
Maintain 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 CalRecycles as required
Assure maximum utilization of all roll-off containers through proper loading/cutting/stacking of all out throws and discards generated by the University
Check 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
Maintain order, cleanliness, and the operational capability of the Drollinger Recycling Center and other campus areas required for solid waste management and recycling activities
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Generate work orders for the repair of any program vehicles, machines, or hardware as discrepancies arise
Complete daily safety inspection forms for forklifts and other vehicles that require this safety procedure
Conduct 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
Assist with coordinating and enhancing the recycling collection efforts campus-wide
Help to arrange the different collection systems for various materials into a single, viable, recovery program
Coordinate the processing of recovered materials into marketable grades
Make 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
Ensure all elements of this Service Team have the proper supplies, tools, and equipment to accomplish the service goals of their work shift
Order all recurring supplies and materials required for this Team or requested by the Manager
Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
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 of waste management, recycling, or custodial experience
1 year of supervisory experience is highly desirable
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
Exceptional organizational skills
Ability to work harmoniously with people from a variety of backgrounds
Bilingual ability (English/Spanish) preferred
Ability to manage employee conflict and help foster a positive work culture
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
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 exercise sound and prudent judgment in the prioritizing of regular and non-routine service requirements
Important Details
Schedule: Monday-Friday 6:30am-3:30pm
About the Company
Loyola Marymount University is a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education. LMU is committed to inclusive excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society.
Located between the Pacific Ocean and downtown Los Angeles, Loyola Marymount University is a comprehensive university offering 60 major programs, 55 minor undergraduate degrees and programs.
