Environmental Waste Specialist

Sun Valley Resort

Sun Valley Resort seeks an Environmental Waste Specialist to help take our sustainability waste diversion program to the next level. This role is the backbone and driving force behind the recovery and circularity program. The Environmental Waste Specialist will ensure maximum landfill diversion throughout the resort. This position will work with the Sustainability Manager and be part of the grounds and operations team.

Duties & Responsibilities:  

• Be responsible for handling, sorting, and transporting large quantities of recyclable and compostable materials across the resort to staging areas and occasionally to Winn’s Composting and Ohio Gulch Recycling Facility.  
• Coordinate timely recycling and food waste pickups with appropriate staff.
• Maintain daily organization of recycling centers.
• Assist the Sustainability Manager in managing the recycling centers around the resort. 
• Work with the Sustainability Manager to train seasonal and year-round staff on waste diversion. 
• Repair, maintain, and clean recycling receptacles throughout the year.  
• Maintain guest-facing recycling receptacles.
• Work with the Sustainability Manager on coordinating the recycling and compost programs.  
• Assist with identifying sustainable product purchasing, and occasionally assist departments with trash removal in all base areas.
• Ensure proper disposal of hazardous waste materials, including oil and oil contamination, electronics, refrigerants, etc.

Qualifications:

• Strong environmental ethic and passion for the environment. 
• A four-year college degree or equivalent work experience within hospitality or similar industry.
• Valid driver's license.
• The ability to learn to drive oversized trucks and forklifts and be comfortable operating vehicles and machines in tight areas such as loading docks, parking lots, etc. 
• Must be able to work independently, prioritize workload successfully, have excellent interpersonal skills and have the desire to learn and listen.
• Must be able to provide exceptional internal and external customer service.
• Able to work outside in all weather conditions.
• Able to perform manual labor, lift 75 lbs., and handle or move 125 lbs.
• Must be able to ski or ride at an intermediate level. 
• Driven to accomplish team goals and can motivate and encourage others while being a creative and innovative thinker.