Recycle Coordinator

Position Summary: Coordinate the collection, separation and disbursement of all reusable materials utilized at Big Cedar Lodge and Top of the Rock. 

Essential Functions:

• Work with each and every department in the promotion and follow through of the recycling efforts
• Recognize and reward outstanding efforts by individuals as well as department associated with recycling
• Develop and coordinate safe working practices in the handling of the refuse and recyclables
• Help to ensure that nature related guest activities provide information that is consistent with resort recycling goals
• Public speaking at our new associate orientations to inform new associates of recycling procedures and projects
• When not actively involved with recycling, will work with the Landscaping team
• Perform other duties as required

Candidate Profile:

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Or one to three months related experience or training
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Requirements:

• Possess a valid Missouri “E” or Arkansas “P” driver’s license
• Clean and safe driving record
• Must be at least 18 years of age

• Ability to speak Spanish strongly preferred

Qualifications:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience
• Basic Computer Skills - Using basic computer hardware and software (e.g., personal computers, word processing software, Internet browsers, etc.)
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
• Law and Government - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules that apply to job (e.g., OSHA, EPA, ADA, CFC, NFPA, ASI)
• Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology
• Analytical/Critical Thinking - The ability to gather and organize information using a logical and systematic process; recognize patterns and relationships in complex data; examine data to identify implications, problems and draw appropriate conclusions; generate alternative solutions to problems; evaluate strengths, weaknesses and consequences of alternative solutions and approaches to solving problems
• Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction
• Number Facility - The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly
• Originality - The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about products, services or situations, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem
• Language Skills:  Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Mathematical Skills:  Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.  Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Reasoning Ability:  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Other Skills and Abilities:  The ability to work well with a team, to prioritize, a sense of urgency and a real concern for customer service.

Other Qualifications

Physical Demands:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; sit; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl on uneven terrain. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; toxic or caustic chemicals and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.  The employee will be exposed to poison ivy, oak and sumac on a regular basis, and must be able to work closely with these plants and possibly other toxic plant materials, as well as bees, wasps and yellow jackets.