Student - Organics Collection Worker

Description

The "Put Waste in Its Place" program, facilitated through the Office of Sustainability, aims to divert the university's landfill waste through on-site composting and increased recycling. The Organics Collection worker will play a key role in the pick up and transport of food scraps for composting and will divert over 30 tons of food waste per year from the landfill.

$8.00/hour

Primary Duties
1. Pick up all organic waste from different collection points around campus
2. Transport and dump all organic waste in the compost pile located in the back 
40. Record all weights of the collected food scraps
4. Maintain cleanliness of work vehicles
5. Coordinate closely with departments of grounds and dining
6. Maintain consistent and reliable attendance

Secondary Duties
1. Assist with on campus education efforts
2. Other duties as assigned

Education Required

Education Preferred

Experience Required

Passionate about on campus sustainability efforts

Experience Preferred

Previous experience in the Office of Sustainability (through volunteering or other connections)

Skills, Characteristics Required

Must have valid Driver's License. 

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. 

Basic understanding of organic composting processes. 

Proactive communication verbally and in writing

Special Working Conditions

Monday through Friday, between the hours 8:00 - 4:30pm.

Dress Code Requirements

Work clothes