Front Door Waste Technician-Cortland Sunbury Ridge

Valet trash is one of those amenity services that residents notice immediately when it goes wrong and barely think about when it goes right. The Front Door Waste Technician at Cortland's Sunbury Ridge community in Columbus is the person who keeps it invisible in the best possible way: routes completed consistently, common areas clean, and residents who never have to wonder whether their bag got picked up.

What the Work Actually Looks Like

Each shift, you'll walk the property collecting waste bags from resident doorsteps, transferring them into leak-proof carts and then into the designated vehicle for disposal at onsite compactors or containers. The route covers the full community, including stairwells, and you'll also clear trash from dog waste stations, pool areas, mail kiosks, parking lots, and other shared spaces. When there's a spill or debris near a compactor, you're the one who handles it before it becomes a bigger problem.

Prohibited or improperly disposed waste gets flagged and addressed according to company protocol, and you'll document your work through a mobile app, logging start and end times and capturing photos as needed. Cortland operates with clear productivity standards, so completing routes efficiently and on schedule matters.

You'll interact with residents, leasing staff, and management throughout your shifts. That contact is brief but meaningful. A friendly, professional presence on the property reinforces the resident experience that Cortland builds its reputation around.

What You Bring to the Role

• At least one year of experience in waste services or a customer-facing role
• Working knowledge of EPA and OSHA regulations related to waste handling
• Physical ability to climb stairs, walk extended distances, and lift up to 50 lbs
• Comfort working outdoors in variable weather and tolerating strong odors
• A valid Class E driver's license and ability to drive locally as needed
• A personal smartphone (Android 2.2+ or iPhone iOS 4.3+) with an active data plan for app-based reporting
• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred
• Bilingual ability is a plus

The Bigger Picture

Cortland is a vertically integrated owner and operator ranked among the top ten multifamily firms in the country. That structure means decisions about how a property looks and functions are made internally, and the people doing the daily work are genuinely part of how the company delivers on its resident-centric model. Sunbury Ridge is one community in a national portfolio, but how it's maintained day to day reflects directly on what Cortland promises residents.

Candidates who stand out in this kind of role tend to be self-directed on route and don't need supervision to stay on pace. They also understand that regular contact with residents, even quick exchanges at the door, is part of the job. The combination of physical reliability and consistent professionalism is what makes the difference between someone who fills the role and someone who owns it.