Household Waste Specialist
Salary
$22.00 Hourly
Location
6441 Topaz Ct., Fort Myers, FL
Job Type
Full-Time Regular
Job Number
07977OB
Department
Solid Waste
Opening Date
07/02/2026
Closing Date
7/9/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Description
Lee County is seeking dependable, safety-focused individuals to join our Solid Waste team as Household Waste Specialists. In this role, you will help protect our environment by safely collecting, sorting, and preparing household chemical and electronic waste for proper disposal or recycling.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work, takes pride in safety and organization, and wants a stable career in public service that directly supports the health and well-being of our community.
Duties and Responsibilities
What You Will Do
Collect, sort, and prepare household chemical and electronic waste for safe disposal or recycling
Safely handle a wide range of materials, including paints, solvents, pesticides, pool chemicals, batteries, electronics, fluorescent bulbs, and more
Classify and segregate materials based on hazard class, including flammable, corrosive, toxic, and reactive materials
Package, label, and prepare materials for shipment in accordance with regulatory requirements
Transport materials to vendors and special collection events using a box truck
Assist with maintaining accurate records, reports, and shipping manifests in compliance with FDEP and DOT regulations
Support recycling operations and secure document destruction processes
Perform other related duties as assigned
Education, Experience, Licensing
What We're Looking For
Licensing Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
Safety-Sensitive Position
Training & Certifications
Supplemental Information
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM. First Saturday of each month (unless on or near a holiday). Occasional additional hours for off-site collection events or operational needs
Why Join Us?
This is a hands-on role where your work makes a direct impact on environmental safety and public health in Lee County. You'll enjoy competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a strong retirement plan through the State of Florida. Most importantly, you'll join a dedicated team committed to keeping our community safe, clean, and sustainable.
About the Department
The Lee County Solid Waste Department provides responsible waste collection, recycling, and disposal services to residents and businesses throughout the county. The department is dedicated to environmental protection, regulatory compliance, and exceptional service to the public.
About Lee County:
Lee County is located in beautiful Southwest Florida and is home to over 800,000 residents. We are dedicated to serving our community with high-quality services and a focus on sustainability and innovation. Join us in making Lee County a great place to live, work, and visit. Find out more about Lee County at Lee County Government.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:
All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply.
Lee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive, and affordable benefits package. Our Board works in the best interest of employees and strives to provide the most complete, high-quality benefits package available at the lowest possible cost to the employee. Our Board continues to remain steadfast in maintaining one of the lowest levels of employee costs in our area.
Lee Countys benefits package is offered to both regular Full-time positions and Part-time positions that are regularly scheduled to work 60 hours or more bi-weekly. Medical benefits may be offered to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern employees who meet the Affordable Care Act eligibility criteria.
Lee County employees eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the Florida Retirement Pension plan you will not be eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options. Retirees of the Investment Plan are eligible for renewed membership in the Investment Plan only. FRS reemployment rules apply for both.
Below is a brief breakdown of whats included in the benefits package that is offered to our employees.
For a more detailed look into our benefits package, please click visit our webpage at www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/FULLTIME%20ACTIVE%20LCBOCC%202024%20Plan%20Year%20OE%20Guide%20FINAL%20AON%202023.09.12.pdf.
To view our employee paid premiums, please visit: https://www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/2024%20Active%20Employee%20Rates.pdf
Health Benefits:
Financial Benefits:
1) FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit)
2) FRS Investment Plan (Defined Contribution)
Employee Assistance Program
Services available to employees that offers guidance, support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. Confidential and provided at no charge to employees and their dependents.
United Way 2-1-1 (Lee County Employee Resource Program)
Lee County BOCC has partnered with United Way 211 to provide an Employee Resource Program which assists BoCC employees who may be experiencing distress due to economic hardship, health or other factors.
Educational Assistance
Reimbursement for coursework taken at an accredited college or university that is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the official duties that the employees perform.
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Which of the following do you possess:
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Do you currently have any of the following certifications? (Check all that you have now. Its okay if you don't have any - we will provide training!)
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How much experience do you have in waste, recycling, warehouse, sanitation, or related work? (This includes jobs like handling chemicals, sorting materials, driving work trucks, or using equipment. Be sure to include this in the "Work History" section of the application.)
Required Question
Employer Lee County Government
Address P.O. Box 398
ATT: Human Resources
Fort Myers, Florida, 33902
Phone (239) 533-2245