Zero Waste Sustainability Manager

Pay:  70,000 to 85,000

The pay listed is the salary range for this position. Any specific offer will vary based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data.

Benefit Information:

ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package.  For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM 2024 Employee Benefits | Staff & Management.

• Responsible to support the school districts Zero-Waste program.

• Lead effort to implement, educate, and train housekeeping staff members on up-to-date zero[1]waste housekeeping standards.

• Work with District staff to ensure standards are met.

• Monitor and improve collection, separation, and transportation of materials, perform routine waste audits, identify cost savings opportunities, cost cost-neutral and income-producing streams.

• Develop, and update procedures and direct action of housekeeping staff related to recyclable materials collection and handling, support of university off-hours and weekend events

• Support donation programs with local churches and other local charities.

• Coordinate the actions of the Grounds/Litter Patrol and Recycling staff, including student workers.

• Supervise cleaning and maintenance of indoor and outdoor waste cans, including garbage cans and

toters.

• Inspect dumpster sites for compliance with the University’s waste management and stormwater management programs.

• Communicate program needs, including placement of containers and dumpsters,

to the Facilities Services 

• Other duties and tasks as required which are subject to change without notice.

Experience: 

• You can be currently in college and taking classes for sustainability. 
• Grant knowledge is a plus. 
• Working knowledge of OSHA safety standards and regulations.
• Ability to grow strong relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work through ambiguity and maintain composure in a variety of situations.
• Passion for excellence backed by a track record of accountability, collaboration, and integrity.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication, interpersonal, consultative, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment balancing multiple projects and embracing change.
• Ability to resolve issues under tight timeframes and pressure.
• Ability to prioritize assignments and projects and to multi-task within restricted time constraints.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, team building, and planning skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, detail orientation with solid analytical, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to develop productive business relationships; and ability to influence and educate key internal clients.