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Waste & Recycling Supervisor

  • 492826
  • Full-Time
  • Phys Plant-Solid Waste

Department: Phys Plant-Solid Waste

Salary: Commensurate with Experience/Education

Description:

Responsible for the operations activities and personnel supervision of facilities service areas, which includes Solid Waste collection, Recycling and Waste diversion program.

1. Develops staffing plans and oversees staff including hiring, development and evaluations of staff through coaching, mentoring and ensures appropriate training in solid waste collection, waste diversion, and recycling.

2. Assigns, approves and reviews daily log, work orders, timesheets and other departmental reports needed to do for solid waste and recycling staff.

3. Makes long-range plans to meet state mandates, negotiates contracts with solid waste haulers, disposal sites and consultants, and makes policy recommendations in the development of solid waste programs and facilities recycling.

4. Assists the Facilities Services Manager with budget management for solid waste diversion and resource recovery. Develops and evaluates performance measures, authorizes payments, and participates in resolution of dispute with contractual matters.

5. Responds to service complaints, personnel matter and troubleshoots equipment issues.

6. Ensures the maintenance, safety and security of equipment and building facilities. Ensures availability of supplies, tools, machines and vehicles, and orders materials as needed.

7. Serves on special task force during special events, such as RecycleMania or emergencies, such as floods, storms, hurricanes, etc.

8. Assist with the development of operational procedure, ensure compliance, participates in safety and training meetings.

9. May inspect work site, facilities and buildings to ensure work meet established quality standards.

10. Performs other job-related duties as required.

MQ: Requires specialized training in basic trades, principles, procedures, practice, routines or techniques in a specific area or trade which might normally be acquired through up to 18 months of education or training beyond the high school level. Vocational competence in the operation of mechanical or electronic equipment may be required. Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience. Requires a valid Texas Driver's License Requires Class A CDL License Prefer a Municipal Solid Waste Facility Supervisor license for the State of Texas

 

Additional Posting Information:

  • Experience will be considered in lieu of education.  
All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.
 
The policy of the University of Houston-System and its universities is to ensure equal opportunity in all its educational programs and activities, and all terms and conditions of employment without regard to age, race, color, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, military status, genetic information, sex (including gender and pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or status, or gender expression, except where such a distinction is required by law.

 

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