Waste Technician

As a Front Door Waste Technician, you manage the Cortland Front Door Program of a multimillion dollar, multifamily apartment home.

The Rule Follower

• Clean area around accidental waste spills, ensuring adherence to all applicable safety standards and policies
• Adhere to required productivity standards for the department to ensure all customers are serviced in a timely and efficient manner
• Follow all required safety policies and procedures
• Report and take pictures during work shift via a smart phone application; log start and end time of valet service with a mobile app
• Interact with customers, management, and others on a daily basis to ensure all customer routes receive service in a timely and professional manner

The Caretaker

• Monitor for evidence of unacceptable waste at all times
• Unload the truck or trailer into onsite waste containers and safely operate the packing mechanism to activate onsite trash compactors when applicable
• Clean waste from around the compactor or dumpster area and safely clear obstructing debris from the compactor as needed
• Walk distances and climb flights of stairs for periods of time to deliver valet trash services
• Climb in and out of the cab of the vehicle or walk alongside to load refuse, waste, and recycling; lift and carry trash and recycling bags and other items weighing up to 50 pounds to the truck or trailer for transportation

The Clean Freak

• Collect waste bags from apartment home communities
• Place waste bags into leak-proof hampers or trash cart
• Transfer waste from hamper/cart into designated vehicle provided by the property
• Dispose of all waste bags into the compactor onsite
• Remove waste from dog pods, common areas, poolside, and mail kiosks; replace trash bags
• Check surrounding doorstep areas, sidewalks, and parking lots for loose trash and collect it

The Impact You Can Make

• Your community looks perfect. Common areas are spotless, the grounds are beautiful, and curb appeal is worthy of a magazine cover.
• Residents are eager to spend more and more time in their common areas and are proud to call your community home.
• Residents are so used to your friendly greetings every day, they treat you like part of the family.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Strong year of experience in waste industry or service-focused environment
• Knowledgeable of pertinent laws including EPA and OSHA regulations
• Proficiency in English; bilingual is a plus
• Ability to interact with residents, workers, and staff professionally and enthusiastically
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply written instructions for repair and maintenance of equipment
• Capability to operate a motor vehicle and drive locally to properties as needed
• Capacity to work outdoors and willingness to work/drive in changing weather conditions
• Ability to climb stairs, walk distances, and be exposed to unfriendly odors
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work day, weekend, and evening hours as required
• Current, valid Class E driver’s license
• Ownership of a smartphone (Android 2.2 or iPhone iOS 4.3OS or newer) with a data plan and a valid email address to send and receive documentation