Solid Waste Staff

About the role

Belize Island Holdings, Ltd., a subsidiary of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, operates Harvest Caye, a resort in Southern Belize. The Solid Waste Staff works in Operations-Facilities, reporting to the Environmental Supervisor, and is responsible for operating and maintaining solid waste handling equipment, including collection, separation, storage, disposal and equipment cleanliness. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain a schedule to collect solid waste from guest areas at regular intervals and process it for recycling.
• Perform hourly and daily solid waste collection duties and collect and segregate waste into recyclable categories as per company policy.
• Operate the incinerator, Braman X25 baler and Orca digester as per company policy.
• Clean and maintain recycling equipment and keep the work environment clean and safe.
• Maintain environmental equipment and gear when requested, and promote environmental awareness.
• Assist with garbage off-loads and respond promptly to department requests.
• Follow the Environmental Supervisor's directions and management directives, including safety rules, and report improper waste segregation or policy violations to the Department Manager.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to operate small machinery.
• Basic to intermediate English verbal and writing skills, with correct grammar.
• Able to work 7 days a week and adapt to schedule and assignment changes.
• Professional appearance, good hygiene, respect for co-workers and guests, and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Must pass a basic safety course.

Physical requirements

• Standing, walking short distances and reaching with hands and arms.
• Lifting more than 25 pounds and repetitive bending, climbing and stair use.
• Working in changing temperatures, indoors and outdoors.