Cleaning Associate

Blockbyblock; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance: Medical + FSA/HSA

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Block by Block is seeking Cleaning Ambassadors to work outdoors in Austin, TX. You will keep sidewalks clean, engage with the public, and report maintenance through a simple smartphone app.

The role requires lifting up to 40 lbs, standing for long periods, and the ability to operate small equipment. We offer paid training, flexible shifts (1st and 2nd), health insurance options, and a national company with 3,000 employees.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of janitorial/custodial/outdoor maintenance
• Time management
• Safe use of chemicals and supplies
• Ability to utilize a 2-way radio
• Ability to lift 40lbs
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods of time
• Customer service + Hospitality
• Prior outdoor janitorial/cleaning work
• Smart device familiarity
• Ability to operate small equipment such as blowers, carts, or scrubbers
• Work outdoors in ALL weather conditions

Responsibilities

• Keeping sidewalks and streetscapes clean and litter-free
• Removing graffiti and stickers
• Making spaces bright through power washing
• Staying Visible and Being Really Friendly: be a visible presence and have friendly interactions with the people in the public space
• Ongoing Reporting: report activities and maintenance via smartphone app

Skills

Janitorial experience

Time management

Chemical safety

Radio usage

Lifting 40lbs

Endurance standing/walking

Customer service

Outdoor work experience

Smart device familiarity

Equipment operation

Job description

\"Your Community Needs You\" -- \"Begin Your Journey as a Block By Block Cleaning Ambassador Today!\"

Pay Rate:$18.25/hourly

Preferred Experiences/Skillset:

• Customer service + Hospitality
• Prior outdoor janitorial/cleaning work
• Smart device familiarity
• Ability to operate small equipment such as blowers, carts, or scrubbers
• Ability to work outdoors in ALL weather conditions

Required Experiences/Skillset:

• 1+ year of janitorial/custodial/outdoor maintenance
• Time management
• Safe use of chemicals and supplies
• Ability to utilize a 2-way radio
• Ability to lift 40lbs
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods of time

Preferred Licensure:

• TX Driver's License

Required Documentation:

• Social security card

Shift Specifics:

• Multiple shifts available
• 1st shift - 6:00am to 2:30pm
• 2nd shift - 1:30pm to 10:00pm

So Why Block by Block

At Block by Block, we employ friendly Ambassadors to make public spaces better, which includes making them friendlier, safer, and cleaner. With nearly 3,000 employees nationwide, Block by Block is large enough to provide lots of opportunities but small enough to have your work noticed. Our Mission Statement is as follows:

\"With pride, we make public spaces friendly and vibrant for the communities we serve.\"

Our rapid growth provides endless opportunities for your long-term career, not just your next job. 68% of our management team started in another job within our company, with a vast majority starting out as an ambassador.

But don't just take it from us; here's what our colleagues think from our Fall 2024 Employee Satisfaction Survey.

95.2% are happy that they selected Block by Block to work with

91.2% of employees would recommend Block by Block to a friend or family member looking for a job

91.9% of employees believe their direct supervisor is approachable and supportive

97.6% of employees are proud of the work they do to make their communities better (safer, cleaner, friendlier)

All About Being a Cleaning Ambassador

Block by Block is looking for people who like working outdoors, staying active, and feeling a sense of accomplishment while improving some of your city's most important public spaces. If you love interacting with people in your current environment but are looking for more variety in your assignments, this might be the job for you!

Cleaning Ambassadors are often like the local caretakers in the public spaces they serve because they:

Professionally represent not only us but our customers, and they realize we're highly visible and operate in one of our cities' most important fishbowls.

Help the public see that the space we serve is clean and more inviting, leading to more return visits and sharing positive experiences.

Take ownership of every person's experience in the public space, whether it's a visitor, resident, worker, or member of the street population.

Take action to address issues that don't make the area clean.

As a Cleaning Ambassador, no two days are ever the same, but a typical day will likely include the following responsibilities:

Keeping sidewalks and streetscapes clean and litter-free

Removing graffiti and stickers

Making spaces bright through power washing

Staying Visible and Being Really Friendly: Our job is not only to clean but to be a visible presence and have friendly interactions with the people in the public space we serve

Ongoing Reporting: Be comfortable using our simple smartphone app to report normal activities and maintenance reports

We might be a great match if:

You love going home every day with the sense of accomplishment that you made your city or someone else's day better.

No matter what experience you have, you're ready to try something new which is also a great career opportunity with paid training

You like being active. (Who doesn't like paid exercise!)

You are looking for a fantastic, second career opportunity (a.k.a. We love retirees!)

Maybe not so much if...

You are looking for only a Monday through Friday job. We are busy all day (especially on the weekends)

You want to be sitting most of your day.

You don't like people.

You're not at least 18.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're proactive, community-driven individuals and like working in a team environment, apply today for this fantastic role to help become part of our thriving public space!

Block by Block is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

We are proud to offer the following benefits:

• Insurance:Medical with available FSA and/or HSA, Dental, Vision, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Life, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Critical Illness, and Accident.
• Paid time off:Vacation, Sick Time and/or PTO (Only where required by local requirements and contract agreements), Paid Leave (only where required by law), Holidays (only where required by contract agreement), Floating Holidays (only where required by contract agreement), Birthday Pay (eligible after one year of service at most locations unless otherwise stated in CBA), Jury Duty (only where required by law).
• Other:401K Retirement Savings Plan

Requirements:

• Experience preferred, but not required. We will train.
• Must have a H.S. Diploma or GED
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have the physical capacity to walk or traverse continuously during an eight-hour shift, with two 15-minute breaks and a 30-minute lunch break.
• Must be able to work outdoors in all conditions (free uniforms provided)
• Must be able to speak, read, and write the English language in order to create basic reports.