What are the responsibilities and job description for the Front Door Waste Technician-Cortland West Plano-Plano, Texas position at Cortland?
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
