Clean Ambassador

Downtown San Diego Partnership.; Canada; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Downtown San Diego seeks Maintenance Ambassadors to provide essential neighborhood maintenance. Responsibilities include graffiti removal, trash collection, and landscape maintenance. Candidates must have a valid U.S. Driver’s License, a High School Diploma or GED, and strong customer service skills. The position offers full-time hours, with a pay rate of $22.00 per hour, along with benefits like medical coverage and a 401K plan.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Discounted MTS Transit Pass

Paid Vacation days

401K Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Previous janitorial or custodial experience.
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English.
• Ability to use a cell phone for data collection.

Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance services in assigned neighborhoods.
• Remove graffiti and stickers from public property.
• Lift heavy trash bags and empty public receptacles.

Skills

Valid U.S. Driver’s License

Outstanding customer service skills

Strong verbal communication

Ability to work varied hours

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Reports to: Shift Supervisor, Operations Manager, & Director of Clean Services

FLSA: Full-time (40 hours/week), Non-exempt (hourly) plus benefits

Salary: $22.00 per hour

• 2nd Shift (1:30 pm - 10:00 pm):
  • Wednesday - Sunday (Monday/Tuesday off)

Location: Downtown San Diego area

Benefits

• Set Schedules (have the same 2 days off every week)
• Medical Coverage; Dental Coverage; Vision Coverage
• Discounted MTS Transit Pass (only $21 per month)
• Earn up to 15 days of Paid Vacation annually
• 5 days of Paid Sick Time annually
• 401K Plan (eligible after 6 months of employment)
• Employee Assistance Program

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Shift Supervisor, Operations Manager (OM), and Director of Maintenance Services, Maintenance Ambassadors will provide maintenance services within the Clean & Safe’s 275 block service area of Downtown San Diego. Neighborhoods within this service area include Cortez Hill, Columbia, Marina, City Center, East Village, and the Gaslamp Quarter. Every Maintenance Ambassador is responsible for one of these neighborhoods, where they provide maintenance services and serve as the neighborhood’s liaison. Duties include sweeping, trash removal, doggy bag dispenser refill, tree trimming, pressure washing, graffiti, gum, and sticker removal.

Essential Job Functions & Duties (90%)

• Remove graffiti and stickers on public property, such as stop signs, light poles, sidewalks, and utility boxes.
• Enhance street furniture and tree grates by cleaning, painting, and de-odorizing the surfaces.
• Sweep and mop sidewalks and curbs, including removing human and animal waste
• Lift heavy trash bags (up to 50 lbs.) and empty public trash receptacles
• Pick up any illegally dumped trash reported by businesses or property owners
• Perform landscape maintenance, which involves raking leaves and removing weeds
• Respond to maintenance calls from businesses and property owners
• Provide excellent customer service assistance with residents, business owners, tourists, and patrons
• Participate daily line‑ups and safety readings/stretches for maintenance personnel
• Conduct daily inspections of equipment before and after use
• Compile daily statistics using Eponic work logs, recording completed work orders
• Complete quarterly training under the direction of Shift Supervisor
• Perform other tasks as assigned by Executive Director, Director of Maintenance Services, Operations Manager, and Shift Supervisor.

Administrative Tasks (10%)

• Adhere to all local, state, federal guidelines and laws (e.g., HIPAA, OSHA, FLSA, traffic laws)
• Adhere to all of the DSDP policies and procedures
• Answer all calls and radio communications in a polite and professional manner
• Clean, maintain, and operate company issued equipment, including vehicles, phones, and radios
• Use company telephone for data collection (Eponic) and timecard features (Paylocity)

Required Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities

• Valid U.S. Driver’s License & clean driving record (required for some schedules)
• High School Diploma or GED
• Previous janitorial or custodial experience
• Ability to work varied hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Outstanding customer service skills, in person and electronically (radio/ phone)
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English.
• Ability to use a cell phone for data collection

Pre‑employment Requirements

This position is contingent on successfully passing a:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all the activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.