Front Door Waste Technician-Cortland Mirror Lake

It's 6:30 p.m. and residents are setting bags outside their doors. Your route is already mapped, your hamper cart is ready, and by the time most of the community is settling in for the evening, you'll have collected, transported, and disposed of waste across the entire property without a single resident having to think twice about it. That's the job.

What This Role Covers

Cortland's Mirror Lake community in Apopka is hiring a Front Door Waste Technician to run daily valet trash collection across the property. You'll walk assigned routes (stairs included), collect resident waste bags into leak-proof hampers, transfer everything to the designated vehicle, and dispose of it through onsite compactors or containers. Beyond the primary collection route, you're also responsible for clearing trash from dog waste stations, pool areas, mail kiosks, and other common spaces throughout the day.

Cleanliness and safety go hand in hand here. You'll clean spills and debris from doorsteps, sidewalks, parking lots, and compactor areas, and you're expected to recognize and act on improper or prohibited waste when you encounter it. EPA and OSHA compliance is part of the daily routine, not an afterthought. Documentation matters too: start and end times, photos, and route reporting all go through a mobile app, so you need a smartphone with an active data plan.

Resident interaction is a real part of this role. You're one of the more visible faces on property each evening, and how you carry yourself with residents and staff reflects directly on the community's service standards.

What Cortland Is Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• At least one year of experience in waste services or a customer-facing role
• Working knowledge of EPA and OSHA regulations for waste handling
• Strong communication skills; bilingual ability is a plus
• Physical capability to climb stairs, walk extended distances, and lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work outdoors in Florida heat and varied weather conditions, and to tolerate strong odors
• Valid Class E driver's license for local driving as needed
• Personal smartphone (Android 2.2+ or iPhone iOS 4.3+) with data plan and active email

One honest note about this role: the Florida summer heat is not a minor detail. Evening routes mean some relief, but this is physical, outdoor work year-round. Candidates who have done grounds, porter, or waste work at multifamily properties already know what to expect. Those coming from customer service backgrounds should walk in clear-eyed about the physical demands.

Cortland is a vertically integrated multifamily operator with in-house construction, design, and property management, and they've built a recognizable portfolio across the country. For candidates who perform well in site-level roles, there's typically a path toward lead or supervisory positions within maintenance and grounds operations.