Waste Tech / Environmental Services / FT / Varied

Northwest Texas Healthcare System Inc.; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Texas seeks a Waste Tech for waste removal and maintenance within the hospital. This role requires strong communication skills, physical strength, and adherence to cleaning protocols. Competitive benefits and a dynamic work environment. Join us to support community health standards.

Benefits

Retention Bonus Program

Loan Forgiveness Program

401(k) with company match

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Excellent medical, dental, vision plans

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to understand and communicate in English both verbally and in writing.
• Physical ability to stand/walk continuously, bend, stoop, lift up to 100 pounds for heavy tasks.

Responsibilities

• Remove all trash and waste from the hospital premises in a timely and safe manner.
• Maintain professionalism while interacting with patients and coworkers.
• Follow written guidelines and protocols for cleaning procedures.

Skills

Ability to understand and communicate in English

Physical ability for lifting and standing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Waste Tech / Environmental Services / FT / Varied

Position: Tech – Waste Removal. Join to apply for the Waste Tech / Environmental Services / FT / Varied role at Northwest Texas Healthcare System.

Position Summary

The Tech – Waste Removal position is responsible for the overall removal of all trash/waste in the hospital, maintaining a professional demeanor in accordance with the service excellence standards while interacting with patients, patients’ families (including neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics), and coworkers. The position requires following any other job‑related instructions and performing any other duties requested by supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Remove all trash and waste from the hospital premises in a timely and safe manner.
• Maintain professionalism and service excellence standards while interacting with patients, families and coworkers.
• Follow written guidelines and protocols for cleaning procedures.
• Assist with other job‑related duties as requested by supervisors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to understand and communicate in English both verbally and in writing.
• Physical ability to stand/walk continuously, bend, stoop, lift up to 100 pounds for heavy tasks, and perform routine cleaning tasks.
• Ability to operate department equipment and follow written and oral instructions.

Benefits Highlights

• Retention Bonus Program (if offered)
• Loan Forgiveness Program (if offered)
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation & generous paid time off
• Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi student loan refinancing program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries

Physical And Sensory Requirements

Standing/walking: Continuous. Bending/stooping: Frequent. Lifting/handling: Occasional (up to 100 lbs for heavy tasks, 50 lbs for equipment, 20 lbs for supplies). Carrying: Frequent. Balancing: Occasional. Twisting/turning: Occasional. Crouching/stooping: Frequent. Kneeling: Occasional. Reaching above shoulder height: Occasional. Below shoulder height: Frequent. Manual dexterity: Continuous. Speaking: Continuous. Hearing: Continuous. Vision: Continuous.

Disclaimer

Northwest Texas Healthcare System, a subsidiary of UHS, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms. No phone calls or emails. Resumes submitted by search firms without a valid written search agreement will be deemed the sole property of UHS. No fee will be paid if the candidate is hired by UHS.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal‑opportunity employers and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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Supplementary Information

We are a 495‑bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. Visit us online at https://www.nwths.com/careers for more information.