Trash Tech

HHS • Midlothian, VA

4d • $16 • Onsite

About The Position

An HHS (Hospital Housekeeping Systems/Environmental Services) Trash Technician collects, transports, and disposes of medical waste, recycling, and general trash, ensuring compliance with health regulations to maintain a sanitary facility. Key duties include operating compactors, handling bio-hazardous materials, and cleaning, often requiring lifting 50-100 lbs.

Requirements

• Physical Ability: Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry trash containers weighing 50 to 100 pounds, and walk/stand for long periods.
• Communication: Ability to follow written and oral instructions in English.
• Experience: Previous housekeeping, custodial, or hospital facility maintenance experience is often preferred.
• Training: Knowledge of, or ability to learn, hospital cleaning procedures and waste management protocols.

Responsibilities

• Waste Management: Collect and transport waste, including hazardous, bio-hazardous, and infectious materials, from patient rooms and departments to disposal areas.
• Safety Compliance: Adhere strictly to infection control, safety, and hazardous waste protocols (handling, sorting, and disposal).
• Equipment Operation: Safely operate trash compactors, dollies, carts, and other machinery.
• Cleaning & Maintenance: Maintain cleanliness of trash rooms, containers, and surrounding areas; perform additional housekeeping tasks as assigned.
• Safety Adherence: Identify hazards and wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to avoid exposure to hazards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees