Environmental Technician
Compost Crew
Environmental Technician
Compost Crew
Subscription-based organics waste collection and composting
Do you have a passion for the environment and sustainability? Are you excited about contributing to a community-focused recycling site? We’re hiring a part-time Environmental Technician to support composting operations at our innovative Compost Outpost located in Frederick, Maryland. You’ll work closely with our team to turn food scraps from our customers into top-quality, nutrient-rich compost while developing your technical, mechanical, and environmental skills. This is a great opportunity to build your experience in sustainability while earning competitive pay. This is a part-time position working 25 hours per week, generally 12–5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Starting pay is $19–$20 per hour.
Does this describe you?
Enthusiasm for protecting the planet and reducing waste
Interest in learning composting principles, methods, and processes
Willingness to learn how to operate composting equipment and machinery
Safety-first orientation
Attention to detail
Problem-solving skills
Disciplined adherence to instructions and procedures
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
U.S.-issued driver’s license in good standing
Clean driving record
Ability to obtain a DOT medical card and pass a drug and alcohol test; the company pays for the exam and testing
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
Ability to lift up to 55 pounds up to 50 times per day
Access to reliable transportation; public transportation and rideshare services are not viable options given the site’s location
Availability to work 12–5 p.m., Monday through Friday
U.S. employment authorization
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Understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language;
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Make entries on reports and records.
Other Helpful Background
Experience in composting, agriculture, commercial production, or a related field
Knowledge of composting principles, science, methods, and processes
Knowledge of or experience with farm equipment, machinery operation, and preventive maintenance
Maryland Compost Facility Operator certification or interest in obtaining it
Experience working outdoors in all weather conditions
Key Responsibilities
Support the composting process by monitoring key conditions, including temperature and moisture, and making routine adjustments as directed and in accordance with established procedures.
Learn to operate composting machinery and perform basic preventive maintenance.
Help maintain a clean, organized site and complete operational records in accordance with established procedures and State regulatory requirements.
Perform daily decontamination of food scrap feedstocks received from our collection routes.
Follow safety procedures and promptly report hazards or equipment concerns.
Assist with site improvement projects and other composting tasks as assigned.
Communicate site conditions, operational updates, and concerns to supervisors.
Compensation and Benefits
Starting pay of $19–$20 per hour
Hands-on training and opportunities to develop composting and equipment operation skills
Benefits eligibility based on part-time status and applicable company policies and plan requirements
Schedule
12–5 p.m., Monday through Friday
25 hours per week
Grow Your Career at Compost Crew
Join us at Compost Crew, a locally owned, fast-growing organics recycling company based in Maryland. We inspire people to make food-waste recycling part of everyday life through easy, reliable, and rewarding solutions. We’re rescuing over 30 million pounds of unwanted food scraps from the landfill each year, helping to retain valuable nutrients by converting the food scraps into rich soil amendment—compost.
Compost Crew is the largest organic recycling company in our region, serving over 25,000 homes, businesses, communities, and governments throughout Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. We’re innovative leaders in eliminating food waste, revitalizing our soil, and supporting sustainability.
At Compost Crew, you’ll enjoy a friendly work environment where you’ll be treated with appreciation and respect. Our values of teamwork, accountability and curiosity will enable you to continuously learn and develop. You’ll make a real difference in the well-being of our community and environment as you help create a world where every scrap of food is rescued or recycled.
EEO Employer
Learn more about Compost Crew at:
https://compostcrew.com
Subscription-based organics waste collection and composting
Compost Crew runs an organics recycling service in the Mid-Atlantic (Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington, D.C.). It collects food scraps and other compostable waste from households, neighborhoods, and many types of businesses on a subscription basis, with weekly pickups and provided bins. The collected material is taken to local partner facilities and the company’s own Compost Outposts, which are small, often solar-powered composting sites that process waste near where it’s generated. The finished compost is returned to customers twice a year, used at local farms, or sold under the Farm Feast brand. Revenue comes from monthly collection fees based on waste volume and pickup frequency, plus subsidized residential programs and drop-off partnerships with municipalities. Compost Crew’s approach emphasizes a closed-loop system that reduces transportation emissions and supports soil revitalization, aiming to divert food waste from landfills and promote soil health in its region.
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