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
Messiah University’s commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence draws inspiration from its mission “to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society.” The university has pursued this vision through a strategic planning process that encourages diversity through employee and student composition, campus climate, and an educational program that seeks to equip and enable educators and students to embrace diversity. Candidates should clearly articulate why diversity and inclusive excellence matter to them as persons of faith as well as in their profession. Candidates will speak to how as a potential employee, they will contribute to the advancement of this vision through their teaching-learning, research, institutional service, and public engagement.
