Front Door Waste Technician - Mint Urban Infinity - Denver, CO

 

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. 

Role Overview

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.

Qualifications

• 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

• Pay: $12-15/hour

• Depending on the position offered, regular full-time and part-time team members are eligible to participate in a bonus program in addition to their base salary or hourly rate

• Benefits: Cortland offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability benefits, time off, 401(k) participation, voluntary supplemental life insurance, and a 20% rent discount on Cortland-owned communities according to occupancy thresholds.  Paid time off is offered for full-time corporate associates according to the Flexible Time Off policy.  Paid time off is offered for full-time community associates and hourly corporate associates according to our Regular Time Off policy.  Parental leave is offered for all full-time and salaried corporate pos