Front Door Waste Technician - Cortland Peachtree Corners

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.

Waste Collection & Disposal

• 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.

Site Cleanliness & Safety

• 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.

Customer Service & Reporting

• 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., Cortland participates in e-verify to verify the employment status of all persons hired to work in the United States.

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GDPR Statement

When you apply to a job on this site, the personal data contained in your application will be collected by Cortland ("Controller"), which is located at 3424 Peachtree RD NE Suite 300 Atlanta, GA and can be contacted by emailing careers@cortland.com because Controller wishes to evaluate your candidacy for employment at Controller. Your personal data was either obtained from publicly available sources (e.g. LinkedIn) or provided to Controller by someone who referred you for potential employment. Controller's data protection officer is Greg Shultz, who can be contacted at Greg.Shultz@cortland.com. Your personal data will be processed for the purposes of managing Controller's recruitment related activities, which include setting up and conducting interviews and tests for applicants, evaluating and assessing the results thereto, and as is otherwise needed in the recruitment and hiring processes. Such processing is legally permissible under Art. 6(1)(f) of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation) as necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by the Controller, which are the solicitation, evaluation, and selection of applicants for employment.

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Do you have experience in Mobile devices?, Do you have a High school diploma or GED?, * High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)

• 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; bilingual ability is a plus
• 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

At Cortland, we operate with a forward-thinking approach that challenges conventional norms and actively seeks insights beyond traditional industry boundaries. As a recognized leader in the multifamily sector, our focus on performance, innovation, and disciplined execution continues to drive strong growth and market leadership. We are committed to building a best-in-class organization by empowering top talent with the resources, autonomy, and support needed to deliver results and advance their careers in a high-performance environment., Founded in 2005, Cortland is an international, vertically integrated multifamily real estate investment, development, and management firm with a resident-centric approach to living experiences. Recognized as one of the top 10 multifamily owners and operators in the US, Cortland combines in-house design, construction, and operations to deliver value and innovation across its portfolio.