Hospital Services Technician

Waste Management; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Stock purchase plan

401(k) matching

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Personal days

Job summary

Waste Management is seeking a Hospital Services Worker to travel between healthcare facilities, proactively collecting and exchanging waste containers for WMHS programs such as Sharps, Pharmaceutical Waste, and Document Management. You will follow a scheduled route and maintain service levels across multiple facilities.

The role requires on-site presence, strong communication skills, and a valid driver's license, with immunization requirements to be met per customer policy.

Qualifications

• On-site presence at WMHS customer locations and immunization requirements.
• 2 years industry related experience in a customer service capacity preferred, or equivalent.
• Valid Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Travel between facilities to collect and exchange waste containers for WMHS programs.
• Interact professionally with on-site customer staff to meet service expectations.
• Maintain a strict collection and service schedule.
• Communicate duty status on a defined schedule.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

I. Job Summary

Under management direction, a Hospital Services Worker travels between customer healthcare facilities providing on-site proactive collection and exchange of waste containers for various WM Healthcare Solutions (WMHS) programs, including but not limited to: Sharps Management Service, Pharmaceutical Waste, Controlled Substances, and Document Management. This service is provided at regularly scheduled intervals for assigned facilities.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Travels between customer healthcare facilities to proactively monitor, collect, and exchange waste containers for various WMHS programs and services, including but not limited to: Sharps Management Service, Pharmaceutical Waste, Controlled Substance and Document Management.
• Interacts professionally with onsite customer staff to ensure service expectations are met or exceeded.
• Maintains a rigid collection and service schedule.
• Communicates duty status on a defined scheduled.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned.

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

• This position requires on-site presence at WMHS customer locations and compliance with all mandatory immunization requirements imposed by such customers, and
• 2 years industry related experience in a customer service capacity preferred, or the equivalent in related work experience, demonstrating strong communication skills and tact in providing superior customer service in a variety of settings and situations or preferred education requirement
• Valid Driver's License

B. Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (accredited)

IV. Physical Requirements

Field: This job operates in both inside garage, shop or gas plant conditions as well as in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity.

This role is designated as safety sensitive and will require the successful candidate to strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols. As part of the ongoing employment requirements, the successful candidate may be subject to drug and alcohol testing—including pre‑employment screening, post‑incident evaluations, reasonable suspicion checks, and random testing—in accordance with government regulations and company policies.

• Standing
• Walking
• Sitting
• Lifting
• Carrying
• Pushing
• Pulling
• Climbing
• Balancing
• Stooping
• Kneeling
• Crouching
• Reaching
• Handling
• Grasping
• Talking
• Hearing
• Repetitive Motions
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination

V. Schedule

Start Time: 5:30am

Monday: Golisano Children's Hospital

Tuesday: Buffalo General Hospital

Wednesday: Batavia Hospital and Lockport Memorial Hospital

Thursday: Golisano Children's Hospital

Friday: Buffalo General Hospital

Mileage Reimbursed

Parking Reimbursed

Schedule is subject to change to meet customer's needs.

VI. Pay

The expected base pay range for this on-site position is $22.50 . This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

V. Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.