Front Door Waste Technician- Cortland at the Nations

Valet trash has become a standard amenity at Class A multifamily communities across Nashville, and someone has to make it run properly every night. The Front Door Waste Technician at Cortland at the Nations is the person residents rarely see but definitely notice if the job isn't done right. This is a physically active, route-based role where consistency and professionalism matter more than most people expect from a trash-related position.

What the Work Actually Looks Like

Most of your shift runs in the evening hours, moving along a set property route, collecting bagged waste from resident doorsteps, loading it into leak-proof carts, and transporting it to onsite compactors or containers. The route includes stairs, parking areas, pool zones, dog waste stations, and mail kiosks. You're not just hauling bags. You're also scanning for improperly set-out waste, cleaning spills and debris along your path, and keeping compactor areas clear and safe. Cortland tracks route completion through a mobile app, so you'll log start and end times and photograph issues as part of your standard reporting. A valid driver's license is required for local transport within the property.

Resident interaction comes with the territory. You'll pass residents and staff regularly, and how you carry yourself on those interactions reflects directly on the community's service reputation. Cortland operates a vertically integrated model across design, construction, and management, so there's a consistent service standard expected at every property level, including this one.

What You'll Need to Bring

• At least one year of experience in waste services or a customer-facing role
• Working knowledge of EPA and OSHA regulations that apply to waste handling
• Physical ability to climb stairs, walk extended distances, and lift up to 50 lbs
• Comfort working outdoors in varying weather conditions and around strong odors
• A valid driver's license and reliable transportation for local driving as needed
• A personal smartphone (Android 2.2 or newer, or iPhone iOS 4.3 or newer) with an active data plan and email access for app-based documentation
• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred
• Bilingual ability is a plus, given Nashville's increasingly diverse renter population

Nashville's multifamily market has expanded aggressively over the past several years, and The Nations neighborhood specifically has gone through significant densification with newer Class A product. Residents in these communities have high service expectations baked into their rent. That context matters here. A valet trash technician who treats their route like a customer service function rather than a pure labor function tends to generate far fewer complaints and far more positive notices from property management.

Cortland was founded in 2005 and ranks among the top ten multifamily owners and operators in the country. The company emphasizes performance and internal advancement, which means this role can serve as an entry point into broader property operations for someone who demonstrates reliability and attention to detail on the ground floor.