Recycling Supervisor

Overview

The University Of Virginia Facilities Management (FM) Department is currently seeking a Recycling Supervisor to support our sustainability goals and provide a state‑of‑the‑art recycling program for the University.

• Manage UVA’s recycling sort facility, where staff hand‑sort and bale recyclable material collected on campus.
• Ensure trash dumpsters, roll‑offs, and compactors are emptied by the trash contractor and that compactors are operating correctly.
• Oversee storage and transportation of confidential material, pallets, metal, batteries, and light bulbs collected throughout the University.
• Manage waste‑management activities for special events and waste requests on campus.
• Plan, assign, supervise, train, and evaluate recycle workers; provide technical expertise and establish work goals and objectives.
• Review, develop, and modify crew schedules and routes; determine work priorities for crew members.
• Ensure all required work is completed in a timely and professional manner.
• Resolve problems with crew members, mediate conflicts, promote teamwork, and communicate business issues to crews.
• Develop performance goals, document feedback, and formally evaluate employee work.
• Select candidates for open recycle‑worker positions and sit on hiring panels for interviews.
• Supervise recycling crews during special event weekends, snow‑removal operations, and day‑to‑day collection activities.
• Perform all work in accordance with safety rules and procedures, including OSHA and applicable regulations.
• Other duties assigned as needed.

• High‑school diploma or equivalent.
• Four years of experience in material management, operations/logistics, hospitality/service industry, or a related field, including supervisory responsibilities.
• No licensure or certification required.

Employee will be required to lift various weights, climb ladders and stairs, and perform repetitive motions while using both hands.

$24.00–$28.00 per hour, commensurate with experience.

• Non‑exempt level, benefits‑eligible position.
• Based in Charlottesville, VA; full‑time on‑site work required.

Applications will be reviewed beginning July 15, 2026.

• Background checks and health screening will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.
• The position does not consider candidates requiring immigration sponsorship at this time.

• Apply online by searching for requisition number R0085147 and submit a resume.

• Questions about the position:
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• Questions about the application process:
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The University of Virginia is an equal‑opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.