Hospital Services Technician

Waste Management; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Waste Management is seeking a Hospital Services Technician in McAllen, TX. The role involves traveling between healthcare facilities to collect and exchange waste containers for WMHS programs, ensuring timely and compliant service.

The position requires on-site presence, valid driver's license, and strong customer-service skills to interact effectively with facility staff. Working hours are day shift with no weekends, and benefits are available.

Qualifications

• Requires on-site presence at WMHS customer locations and compliance with mandatory immunizations.
• 2 years industry-related experience in a customer service capacity preferred, or equivalent work experience demonstrating strong communication skills and tact.
• Valid Driver's License is required.

Responsibilities

• Travels between customer healthcare facilities to monitor, collect, and exchange waste containers for WMHS programs.
• Interacts professionally with onsite customer staff to meet or exceed service expectations.
• Maintains a strict collection and service schedule.
• Communicates duty status on a defined schedule.

Skills

Customer service experience

Strong communication skills

On-site work readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Hospital Services Technician

$16.44/hr, Day Shift, Good Benefits & No Weekends

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

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Standing
• Walking
• Sitting
• Lifting
• Carrying
• Pushing
• Pulling
• Climbing
• Balancing
• Stooping
• Kneeling
• Crouching
• Reaching
• Handling
• Grasping
• Talking
• Hearing
• Repetitive Motions
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination
• Position requires extensive lifting, walking, bending, and pushing. Must be able to lift up to 65 pounds and push and/or pull carts weighing as much as 500 pounds.

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.

V. Schedule

Shift Days: Monday Thru Friday

Shift Time: 6:00 am to 2:30 pm - 8hr shift w/ 30 min lunch

• Monday: McAllen Medical
• Tuesday: Rio Grande Regional
• Wednesday: McAllen Heart/McAllen Medical
• Thursday: Rio Grande Regional
• Friday: McAllen Medical

*** The Schedule Is Subject to Change Based on Business Needs ***

*** Parking Reimbursement Available ***

VI. 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.