Trash Tech

Location:

Bon Secours St Francis Medical Center Pay Rate:

Hourly - Hourly Plan, 16.00

USD Hourly Work Shift:

Based on facility's needs (United States of America) Job Description 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.

Responsibilities Key Responsibilities and Duties 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

Required Qualifications & Skills 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.

Billing Identifier:

CC 3057 Hourly