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Waste Handler

Sentara
Norfolk, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/26/2026

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring a Full-time, Day Shift Waste Handler to support the Environmental Services Department in Norfolk, VA.
 

Hours/Shift: Full-Time, Day Shift working Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and every other weekend, and every other holiday.

Responsible for transporting all types of waste, including RMW (Regulated Medical Waste), Recycled, Solid and Sharps and Chemo, as assigned, practicing safe work habits through the appropriate use various dedicated waste containers. Must follow procedures for transporting waste per departmental guidelines. Adheres to all regulatory standards for waste collection and transport.


1 year of housekeeping/ESD experience required in lieu of High School Education.

Education

  • High School Grad or Equivalent (Preferred)

Experience

  • 1 year of housekeeping/ESD experience in lieu of High School Education (Required)

  • Previous Waste Handler/Bio Hazard Waste Experience (Preferred)

Keywords: Waste Handler, Environmental Services, Waste Disposal, Biohazard Waste Tech

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $18.08 - $26.26 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School. In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women’s health, including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit.ed Imaging Center at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital is conveniently located in the heart of Virginia Beach and offers high-speed digital diagnostic equipment that provides faster and more precise results. The center provides one of the region's most advanced imaging technologies interpreted by board certified radiologists specializing in various areas of imaging.

Salary : $18 - $26

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