Part-Time Sustainability Waste Coordinator Pay Rate Range: $27.00 - $30.00/hr (W2)
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: 06/2026 - 09/30/2026
Schedule: Saturday - Monday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Hours: 24 hours/week (40 hours/week during June-August "Give & Go" period)
Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite
Location: Stanford, CA 94305
Job Code: 1493184
Tekberry offers a $100 payment for referrals!
Position OverviewTekberry is seeking a
Sustainability Waste Coordinator to support our client. This role supports campus sustainability and waste diversion initiatives by helping manage waste operations, maintaining waste enclosure standards, and supporting recycling and composting compliance across Stanford housing properties.
This is a hands-on operational role ideal for candidates who are dependable, physically active, detail-oriented, and passionate about sustainability and environmental responsibility.
Responsibilities - Support waste operations across R&DE housing properties
- Monitor landfill, recycling, and compost areas to ensure proper waste diversion
- Break down boxes and maintain cleanliness of recycling enclosures
- Remove contamination such as e-waste, hazardous waste, and bulky items from waste streams
- Post and maintain signage in waste enclosure areas
- Support overflow bin management and cleanup efforts
- Assist with "Give & Go" sustainability and move-out diversion initiatives during peak summer periods
- Follow safety procedures and support R&DE sustainability goals
- Perform additional operational or sustainability-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications - High School Diploma or GED
- 1-2+ years of experience in facilities, custodial, sustainability, waste operations, logistics, or related environments preferred
- Strong reliability and ability to work independently
- Comfortable performing physical and outdoor work throughout the day
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow operational procedures
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Valid Driver's License required (MVR required)
Preferred Qualifications - Experience supporting recycling, composting, or sustainability initiatives
- Experience in facilities, housing operations, or campus environments
- Ability to work in fast-paced operational settings during high-volume move-out periods
Work Environment & Physical Requirements - 100% onsite role in outdoor and residential campus environments
- Frequent walking, lifting, bending, standing, and movement throughout the shift
- Exposure to waste and recycling environments, including dust and outdoor weather conditions
- May require lifting and moving bulky items or recycling materials
We need hard-working, reliable employees. If you're ready to work with a great team and grow your career, we want to hear from you!
Tekberry is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Tekberry is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE).
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