Front Door Waste Technician - Austin, TX

Cortland • Austin, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

As the Front Door Waste Technician, you’ll manage daily waste collection and onsite disposal for a multifamily apartment community, ensuring clean, safe, and well-maintained common areas and resident spaces. This role involves collecting resident waste, transferring it to designated disposal areas, operating compactors, removing trash from various common spaces, and providing valet trash services by walking property routes. You will also be responsible for maintaining site cleanliness and safety by monitoring for improper waste, cleaning spills, and adhering to productivity and safety standards. Additionally, you will interact professionally with residents, staff, and management, and use a mobile app for reporting and documentation.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience in waste services or a customer-service-focused role
• Knowledge of EPA and OSHA regulations related to waste handling and safety
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and operate basic equipment
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and tolerate strong odors
• Physical ability to climb stairs, walk long distances, and lift up to 50 lbs
• Valid Class E driver’s license and ability to drive locally as needed
• Personal smartphone (Android 2.2+ or iPhone iOS 4.3+) with data plan and active email for documentation

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• bilingual ability is a plus

Responsibilities

• Collect resident waste bags and place them into leak-proof hampers or carts for transport.
• Transfer waste from carts into the designated vehicle and dispose into onsite compactors or containers.
• Safely operate compactors as needed and clear debris or obstructions from the area.
• Remove trash from dog waste stations, pool areas, mail kiosks, and other common spaces.
• Walk property routes (including stairs) to provide valet trash services.
• Monitor for improper or prohibited waste; take appropriate action when identified.
• Clean spills, surrounding doorsteps, sidewalks, parking lots, and compactor areas.
• Follow all department productivity requirements to complete routes efficiently.
• Adhere to EPA, OSHA, and all company safety policies and procedures.
• Interact with residents, staff, and management professionally and courteously each day.
• Log start/end times and complete required reporting through a mobile app, including photos.
• Maintain a high level of visibility and consistent communication while onsite.

Benefits

• Cortland is an equal opportunity employer, and we’re proud to support and celebrate diversity in the workplace.
• We are committed to equal consideration for all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
• Cortland is a drug-free workplace.
• Cortland participates in e-verify to verify the employment status of all persons hired to work in the United States.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED