Front Door Waste Technician-Cortland Lake Ridge Ridge

About the role

Cortland is hiring a Front Door Waste Technician at their Lake Ridge community in Hilliard, OH. This is a valet trash position.

Responsibilities

• Pick up resident waste bags set outside unit doors, load them into leak-proof carts, and transport to the onsite compactors or waste containers.
• Clear trash from dog waste stations, pool areas, mail kiosks, parking lots, and common areas throughout the property.
• Operate a mobile app to track route completion, log start and end times, document work with photos, and flag improper or prohibited waste.
• Communicate clearly with residents and staff, stay visible on property, and maintain site cleanliness.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred
• At least one year of experience in waste services or a customer-facing role
• Working knowledge of EPA and OSHA regulations for waste handling
• Strong communication skills; bilingual ability is a plus
• Ability to operate basic equipment, including compactors
• Valid driver's license for local driving as needed
• Personal smartphone (Android 2.2+ or iPhone iOS 4.3+) with an active data plan for app-based reporting
• Physical ability to climb stairs, walk long distances, and lift up to 50 lbs throughout a shift

Qualifications

The job has a real physical component. You're climbing stairs, covering ground on foot, and lifting up to 50 pounds through the full shift. Outdoor work in all weather is part of it, and so is the occasional strong odor.

Skills

• Experience in waste services or a customer-facing role
• Knowledge of EPA and OSHA regulations for waste handling
• Strong communication skills
• Bilingual ability (a plus)
• Basic equipment operation skills
• Driving ability (valid license required)
• Physical stamina and strength

Benefits

This is a resident-facing position, and how you carry yourself matters. Reliability, a professional attitude with residents, and attention to site cleanliness are the things that actually matter here day to day.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Routes run five or more nights a week. Residents notice immediately when service slips, and property managers notice too.