Traveling Field Service Technician - Unity Point (5262)

Daniels Health; Rock Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 30,307 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits including health, vacation, and sick leave

Competitive pay of $22-24/hr

Job stability in a recession-proof industry

Job summary

A healthcare service company is looking for a Traveling Field Service Technician to support hospitals with critical medical waste services across Illinois. This role requires physical fitness and involves lifting and moving containers. Working hours are Monday to Friday, offering consistent hours and full benefits from day one.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and push/pull carts up to 300 lbs.
• Reliable transportation required and willingness to travel throughout Illinois.
• COVID-19 vaccination required due to hospital access.

Responsibilities

• Work with hospital staff for medical waste container exchanges.
• Inspect and service medical waste containers in clinical areas.
• Maintain inventory of containers and ensure areas are stocked.

Skills

Physical fitness

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Job description

Overview

Traveling Field Service Technician - Unity Point (5262). Base pay range: $22.00/hr - $24.00/hr. This role supports hospitals across Illinois with critical medical waste services. This is not a desk job—you’ll be on your feet, moving, lifting, and making a real impact every day. Must be able to work in Cedar Rapids, Rock Island, Moline, and Bettendorf during the week.

What will your job involve?

• Working directly with hospital staff to ensure safe and timely medical waste container exchanges and proper segregation
• Inspecting and servicing Daniels Health containers in clinical areas, including entering procedural spaces and working around sensitive equipment and patients
• Lifting containers (up to 50 lbs) and pushing/pulling carts (up to 300 lbs) throughout the day
• Maintaining inventory of containers and ensuring all areas are stocked and organized
• Using a company-provided smartphone to manage tasks, report issues, and communicate with the team
• Keeping staging areas clean and orderly before and after service
• Representing Daniels Health with professionalism, positivity, and a strong work ethic

What are we looking for?

• Physically fit, comfortable with heavy lifting, and enjoys active, on-the-go work
• Team player who can also work independently without direct supervision
• Strong attention to detail, especially with paperwork and procedures
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel throughout Illinois
• Can-do attitude and previous experience in a labor-intensive or logistics role
• COVID-19 vaccination required due to hospital access

Why work for us?

• Job stability — We’re an essential service in healthcare, recession-proof and always in demand
• Consistent hours — Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM
• Overtime opportunities — We always need extra hands
• Competitive pay — This role offers $22-24/hr
• Full benefits — Health, vacation, and sick leave from day one
• Growth potential — We promote from within and invest in our people
• Mission-driven work — Help reduce needlestick injuries, improve infection control, and protect the environment

Who are we?

We are a healthcare service company providing safety systems and medical waste collection for hospitals, medical centers, surgical centers, nursing homes and other healthcare customers. Our focus is delivering quality and safety-focused medical waste management services that reduce needlestick injuries, positively impact infection control and reduce environmental burden. We dispose and treat medical waste on site at our treatment facilities across the U.S.

Daniels Health & Sharpsmart is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.