Job Number: R0008317
The Recycling Coordinator is responsible for supporting the recycling and waste reduction on campus to improve campus sustainability with the goal to be a national leader and a zero-waste campus and all on and off campus facilities. The recycling coordinator will be responsible for developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating Liberty University's recycling and waste management program. Working independently and exercising good judgment and discretion is essential to this position.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES • As essential personnel: you are expected to be available in the event of school closings, delays, shutdowns, and any emergencies including clean up required because of severe weather incidents. Performs snow removal activities as assigned. Such as shoveling, salting, etc. Facilities Management Division employees are essential to the overall success of Liberty University and its day-to-day functions, especially during ongoing campus events such as Winter Fest, Orientation, Convocation, Commencement, CFAW, and summer camps amongst other planned and unplanned events throughout the year. Must be available to work scheduled and unscheduled hours as emergency needs arise.
• Reports to work at the required time and performs duties of the Recycling Coordinator.
• Reports Directly to the Grounds Director.
• Responsible for wearing the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment () while performing the job duties and responsibilities of an Recycling Coordinator and while operating related equipment including but not limited to; protective eye wear, ear protection, hard hat, gloves, steel-toed shoe , respirators/ masks, reflective safety vests, and sunscreen.
• Responsible for wearing a harness with a lanyard and other if operating aerial lifts to perform & complete assigned jobs.
• Develops a comprehensive plan to achieve zero waste and make Liberty University a national leader in campus recycling and sustainability.
• Performs regular waste edits to determine contamination rates and measure effectiveness of campus waste management and recycling habits.
• Tracks University recycling and waste amounts to calculate campus-recycling rates.
• Coordinates recycling collection schedules to optimize service and efficiency.
• Oversee recycling pick-up drop-off programs to ensure compliance with community ordinances.
• Maintain logs of recycling materials received or shipped to processing companies.
• Creates or manages recycling operations budgets.
• Implement grant-funded projects, monitoring and reporting progress in accordance with sponsoring agency requirements.
• Prepare grant applications to fund recycling programs or program enhancements
• Prepare bills of lading, statements of shipping records, or customer receipts related to recycling or hazardous material services.
• Identify or investigate new opportunities for materials to be collected/ recycled.
• Investigates violations of solid waste or recycling ordinances.
• Work with vendors to reduce certain types of materials in the campus water stream.
• Identify opportunities for improving waste management systems and strategies campus wide.
• Collaborate with event planners to make all events more sustainable with the goal to be zero waste events.
• Establish additional recycling locations on campus properties to improve existing collection points,
• Inspect physical conditions of recycling or hazardous waste facility for compliance with safety, quality, and service standards
• Establish food waste composting program on campus.
• Work with all University divisions and departments to meet their recycling needs.
• Conduct training of housekeeping and waste management staff on any ongoing, new University wide trash and recycling efforts.
• Make presentations to educate the public on how to recycle or on the environmental advantages of recycling.
• Provide training to recycling technicians or community service workers on topics such as safety, solid waste processing, or general recycling operations.
• Identify policies that need to be developed or modified to support zero waste goal.
• Coordinate annual participation in Recycling Mania and other national programs; including but not limited to, tracking data on weekly basis, conducting themed events, and promoting campus awareness at sporting events.
• Create a plan to work with the community and local organizations to re-purpose usable, unwanted items from campus.
• Develop strategic relationships with local reuse and recycling entities that serve the region.
• Create campus wide events/ programs to educate and motivate the campus community.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics and blueprints.
• Knowledge of tools, equipment, techniques, skills, materials, and methods of waste system management.
• Experience and knowledge in operating recycling/ waste equipment.
• Must possess knowledge of the recycling and waste management processing methods, materials, chemicals and equipment used to complete assigned work and of the safety and sanitation practices and measures required.
• Ability to perform independent research, analyze and present data.
• Work on special projects as assigned
• Must be available after hours during scheduled and unscheduled events.
• Relies on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Remains abreast of existing and emerging technologies, processes, products, services and leading industry performance benchmarks.
• Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU's mission.
QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS
Education and Experience
This position requires a high school diploma or GED. Minimum of 1+ years of experience required working with a recycling program or other comparable program experience. As well as, One year of experience as a building maintenance worker. State Driver's license and insurable with company's agent. Must have knowledge of DEQ waste disposal requirements. Must have basic knowledge of computer operation for use on our energy management system and our preventative maintenance and work order system (CMMS: Schooldude). Must be able to understand and follow directions, and work under limited Supervision. Must be able to work well with the public and co-workers and present a positive attitude. Proven, excellent leadership skill, initiative, and competency is required. Exceptional self-management. Desire to work with a team to accomplish goals. Urgency to grow and improve. Proficient knowledge and excellent computer skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access). Clean and professional appearance. Must be courteous, detailed oriented. Self-motivated, diligent, trustworthy, possess strong organizational skills and well-developed communication skills. Must be able to lift up to 50+ pounds and perform duties of the recycling and waste management craft in typical Virginia Climate. Certifications obtained while employed by Liberty University at the expense of the employer will be reimbursed back to the University Upon voluntary termination (resignation) for the first 12 months after acquiring it.
ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB
Communication and Comprehension • Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well articulated information.
• Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
• Ability to educate and communicate the importance of recycling and other environmental concerns to staff, faculty and students.
• Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University to a variety of business and community customers and associates.
Problem Solving • Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.
Physical and Sensory Abilities • Occasionally required to travel to local and campus locations.
• Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard. (If not administrative duties, such as labor, define general physical abilities.
• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building.
• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.
• Regularly lift 50+ pounds.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work Environment
The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled office setting. It is well lighted, and the noise level is moderate. (Define if outdoor, dusty, weather conditions, etc.)
Driving Requirements
Use of one's personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) is required for travel in the performance of the essential functions of this position. Proof of a valid Virginia driver's license, an acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance is required.
Target Hire Date
2025-09-08
Time Type
Full time
Location
Lynchburg - In Office
The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University's hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the "religion" component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs. Employment Type: Full-Time