Hazardous Household Waste Technician

Lee County Government; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lee County Government is seeking dependable Household Waste Specialists to join the Solid Waste team in Fort Myers. You will collect, sort, and prepare household chemical and electronic waste for safe disposal or recycling, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

You will handle a variety of materials, classify hazards, and assist with shipping, records, and vendor coordination. This entry-level role emphasizes safety, training opportunities, and a stable public-service career with

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and related work experience.
• Six months of experience in waste management, hazardous materials handling, recycling, sanitation, or related environments.
• Ability to work in a safety-sensitive role and comply with DOT Drug & Alcohol testing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Collect, sort, and prepare household chemical and electronic waste for safe disposal or recycling.
• Safely handle materials including paints, solvents, pesticides, pool chemicals, batteries, electronics, and bulbs.
• Classify and segregate materials by hazard class (flammable, corrosive, toxic, reactive).
• Package, label, and prepare materials for shipment according to regulatory requirements.
• Transport materials to vendors and events using a box truck.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and shipping manifests per FDEP and DOT rules.
• Support recycling operations and secure document destruction processes.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety-minded

Regulatory compliance

Record-keeping

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Lee County Government is seeking dependable Household Waste Specialists to join the Solid Waste team in Fort Myers. You will collect, sort, and prepare household chemical and electronic waste for safe disposal or recycling, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

You will handle a variety of materials, classify hazards, and assist with shipping, records, and vendor coordination. This entry-level role emphasizes safety, training opportunities, and a stable public-service career with