Clean Corps Team Member

Civic Works; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Works seeks Clean Corps Team Members to transform neglected alleys and vacant lots into clean community spaces in designated Baltimore neighborhoods. You will join a small crew, work under a supervisor, and perform trash removal, loading, mowing, and trimming in all weather conditions.

Schedule is Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 3:00 pm (35 hours/week) with occasional evenings or weekends for clean-up events. Safety, teamwork, and a positive community presence are essential to success.

Qualifications

• Ability to work closely with teammates under the direction of a team supervisor.
• Strong communication skills and positive attitude.
• Willingness to undergo a criminal background check and follow safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Transform trash-covered alleys and vacant lots into clean, neat spaces.
• Assist the supervisor in trash collection and proper loading onto the team truck.
• Work in all weather conditions, maintaining safety and efficient work methods.
• Mow and trim open lots as assigned; operate equipment after training.
• Maintain safety for self and teammates and respect community members.
• Contribute to a positive, upbeat presence to engage neighbors in beautification.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Criminal background check

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:Clean Corps Team Members will transform trash covered alleys and vacant lots into clean and neat places in designated Baltimore communities. Team members will give their vigorous energy to their home communities and other nearby communities to brighten the lives of neighbors and beautify the neighborhood. Team members will practice orderly and safe work in all weather conditions.Clean Corps Team Members will work Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 3:00 pm (35 hrs per week). Occasional weekend and evening hours may be required to support community clean-up events.THE CLEAN CORPS PROGRAM:Civic Works’ Clean Corps Program is funded by the City of Baltimore to provide high quality sanitation in the Darley Park, the Four-By-Four, and the Coldstream Homestead Montebello communities. Civic Works will operate two teams, each comprised of a Supervisor who will drive a trash collection pickup truck with team members aboard. Team members will clean all types of debris from alleys and open lots in all weather conditions under the direction of their team supervisor.RESPONSITILITIES:-Team members, along with their supervisor, will be responsible for the effectiveness of the program.-Team members must take care of their own safety and the safety of their teammates.-Team members must be respectful and upbeat with all community members and each other. Members may inspire community neighbors to take a stronger role in keeping their surroundings clean.-Team members will pick up and load onto the team pickup truck 100% of the trash in each target area. Members will transfer trash to containers.-Team members in warm weather, will maintain open spaces with grass mowing and trimming. Members will be trained in the proper use of equipment for these tasks.-Team members will develop their efficiency of work methods and care for equipment and vehicles to increase their own value to their future employers.-Team members will take satisfaction in removing trash that spoils the appearance of the neighborhoods, shelters rats and sheds pollution.REQUIRED ABILITIES:-Ability to work closely with teammates under the direction of a team supervisor.-Strong communication skills.-Ability to work 7 hours per day, 35 hours a week in all kinds of weather.-Willingness to have a criminal background check. Civic Works does hire past offenders.-Willingness to follow safe and vigorous work practices including lifting 40 pounds weight, alone, and greater weight together with others.-Ability, with training, to mow and trim open lots.-Ability to remain cheerful while doing a dirty job.