Manager, Waste Recycle & Fleet | Columbia University Job at Columbia University, New York, NY

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  • Columbia University
  • New York, NY

Job Description

  • Job Type: Officer of Administration
  • Regular/Temporary: Regular
  • Hours Per Week: 35
  • Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary

The Operations department performs the regular services and repair work needed to maintain a clean, attractive, safe, and environmentally sound environment for the students, faculty, staff, and visitors of Columbia University. The group is responsible for maintaining all academic, administrative, and residence hall buildings as well as campus grounds for the Morningside Heights and Manhattanville campuses, Baker Athletics Complex and Nevis Laboratories.

The Manager, Waste Recycle & Fleet is responsible for overseeing campus waste logistics along with the maintenance and management of existing turf and planting areas at the Morningside Campus. An expert in efficient sanitation and recycling programs, the Manager works closely with the Manager of Grounds to e nsures high- quality lawn and landscape upkeep.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee waste and recycling management in both academic and residential sites along with the snow removal strategy for the entire campus.
  • Work closely with the Manager of Grounds in the care of lawns and landscapes, ensuring compliance with New York City and State regulations and codes.
  • Assign and supervise daily tasks performed by the Grounds and Waste Management staff.
  • Review staff performance and manage departmental record-keeping, including payroll, overtime, and purchasing.
  • Establish and maintain standards, policies, and procedures for staff work, ensuring adherence to University standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborate with the NYDOS and assist with special events on campus.
  • Work closely with the Director of Custodial Services to manage all waste routines.
  • Support and manage special events on campus.
  • Supervise the application of New York State restricted and non-restricted pesticides as a NYS DEC Certified Pesticide Applicator or Technician (Categories 3(a) and any other categories deemed applicable to waste operations)
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

  • A Bachelor???s Degree is required.
  • A minimum of 4 years related experience required.
  • Minimum of five years of experience in waste logistics, and/or horticultural training is required.

  • NYC-certified pesticide applicator or technician required.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work flexible hours and shifts, including availability for weather-related emergencies (e.g., snow), weekends, and holidays.
  • Demonstrated experience in general administration, including fiscal responsibility, workflow, resource and inventory management, and personnel development.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • In-depth knowledge of plant care in an urban university environment.
  • Knowledge in long-term landscape development and habitat protection.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

About Columbia University

Columbia University is one of the world's most important centers of research and at the same time a distinctive and distinguished learning environment for undergraduates and graduate students in many scholarly and professional fields. The University recognizes the importance of its location in New York City and seeks to link its research and teaching to the vast resources of a great metropolis. It seeks to attract a diverse and international faculty and student body, to support research and teaching on global issues, and to create academic relationships with many countries and regions. It expects all areas of the university to advance knowledge and learning at the highest level and to convey the products of its efforts to the world.

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Job Tags

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