Waste Management Technician at Eko Hotels & Suites

Eko Hotels & Suites is a luxurious 5-star hotel committed to providing exceptional guest experiences, ensuring the well-being of our employees, and protecting the environment.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Waste Management Technician

Location: Lagos
Job type: Full time

Job Overview

• The Waste Management Technician is responsible for the efficient, safe, and environmentally responsible processing of all hotel waste.
• This role ensures that waste generated from guest rooms, kitchens, and public areas is correctly sorted, processed, and stored before collection by LAWMA or private recycling contractors. 

Key Responsibilities

• Waste Sorting & Segregation: Manually sort and separate materials into designated streams, including general waste, recyclables (paper, plastic, glass, metal), organic/food waste, and hazardous materials (batteries, light bulbs, chemical containers).
• Equipment Operation: Safely operate and perform basic maintenance on waste processing machinery, such as industrial compactors, balers, shredders, and glass crushers.
• Sanitization & Maintenance: Clean and disinfect waste holding rooms, bins, and processing areas daily to prevent odors and pest infestations.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all waste handling follows local environmental laws, health and safety regulations, and hotel brand sustainability standards.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate daily logs of waste types and volumes collected, as well as tracking outgoing shipments to disposal or recycling facilities.
• Coordination: Liaise with waste collection contractors and internal departments (like Kitchen Stewarding) to ensure timely pickups and efficient flow of waste through the building. 

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Secondary School Certificate or equivalent; vocational training in waste management is a plus.
• Experience: Prior experience in waste management, custodial work, or back-of-house hotel operations preferred.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift heavy loads (up to 25 kg), stand for long shifts, and work in varied environments.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with Recycling Protocols and the safe handling of Hazardous Waste.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Strict adherence to wearing required safety gear (gloves, masks, safety shoes) at all times. 

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidiates should send their Applications to: careers@ekohotels.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
Or
Submit a hard copy CV at:
Plot 1415 Adetokunbo Ademola Street,
PMB 12724,
Victoria Island, Lagos State.