The Island School is hiring a
Overview
The Island School, a not-for-profit organization based in The Bahamas, was founded to create and support transformational educational experiences with the vision of leadership effecting change, on the island of Eleuthera. The diverse educational initiatives, including our High School Semester and Summer Term, Deep Creek Middle School, Elementary Learning Center, and our Community Engagement and Partnerships, deliver unique educational journeys in conjunction with the authentic and meaningful work our organization undertakes in research and sustainable development at the Cape Eleuthera Institute, our research, and innovation hub. We are reimagining what education is for, and redesigning how education is delivered.
Job Summary
The Waste Management Technician will serve as a member of the Facilities team and provide support across all areas of facilities maintenance. A primary role will include applying knowledge and principles of zero-waste, sustainability, logistics and supply chain management to ensure proper and safe operation of The Island School waste portfolio. They will serve as the key person in waste management for The Island School campuses. Operating the sustainable waste management portfolio of The Island School includes sorting and recycling stations for solid waste, shredding services and incineration. The Waste Management Technician will work collaboratively with the research & innovation team as well as with students and education teams throughout The Island School, and will report directly to the Director of Facilities and Infrastructure.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Other Duties
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Skills and Qualifications
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.
Experience and Skills
Adaptability
Preferred Certifications/Abilities
Application
Applicants should submit documents in PDF format through our BambooHR hiring portal: https://ceis.bamboohr.com/jobs
We are a Bahamian equal opportunity employer and preference will be given to suitably qualified Bahamians.
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