Island Environmental Steward

About the role

The Island Environmental Steward supports Disney's private island in the Bahamas by managing all aspects of waste receipt, processing, storage, and disposal. This position ensures compliance with environmental regulations and contributes to the company’s waste diversion goals while maintaining a safe and clean work environment.

Key responsibilities

• Receive, process, store, and transfer general, recyclable, and hazardous waste on the island.
• Operate, clean, and maintain waste‑management equipment and facilities.
• Prepare hazardous and oily waste for transfer in accordance with DOT and RCRA regulations.
• Provide weight/volume data for recyclables, waste incinerated, and waste transferred to the Island Environmental Manager.
• Conduct weekly inventory of consumables and submit ordering lists.
• Monitor pest activity in waste areas and report findings.
• Verify equipment condition and report maintenance needs.
• Oversee incinerator feeding and ensure prohibited items are not introduced.
• Ensure all waste handling procedures comply with USDA, RCRA, and Bahamian environmental laws.
• Identify and propose new processes to improve waste recovery and reduce landfill disposal.

Required profile

• Ability to follow company policies, safety procedures, and environmental regulations.
• Attention to detail for accurate record‑keeping and reporting.
• Willingness to work onsite on Disney’s private island in the Bahamas.

Required skills

• Operation and maintenance of waste‑management equipment.
• Hazardous waste handling and preparation.
• Knowledge of DOT, RCRA, USDA, and Bahamian environmental regulations.
• Accurate measurement and documentation of waste volumes and weights.