Public Space Cleaning Ambassador

Block by Block; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Pay Advance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Free uniforms

Employee Assistance

Job summary

Block by Block is seeking a Cleaning Ambassador in Scranton, PA to keep streets clean, safe, and friendly. You will engage the public, perform litter removal, weed control, and surface maintenance while working outdoors in all weather.

The role offers weekly pay, pay advances, PTO, free uniforms, and an employee assistance program, with opportunities for retirees, veterans, and students. Must pass background checks and have reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• This role will provide a high level of visibility at the street level to carry out a wide variety of cleaning tasks in the assigned zone. Must maintain a positive, professional demeanor at all times.
• Actively acknowledge and engage pedestrians and visitors with a friendly greeting/smile in order to provide directions and/or city information.
• Litter removal -- While moving through the zone with a rolling trash can that has supplies/tools, remove litter: fast food bags, cups, soda cans, cigarette butts, and other debris on the streets/sidewalks and alleys. Remove graffiti and posters from light posts, trash cans, news boxes, etc.
• Pull weeds that grow at the base of tree wells, in cracks in the sidewalks, and vacant lots.
• Damp wipe and straighten outdoor surfaces, such as trash can lids, news boxes, etc.
• Be watchful for unwanted behaviors or criminal activity and report to the Safety Ambassadors via two-way radios. Must be able to complete basic daily reports of tasks completed, which requires being proficient in speaking, reading, and writing the English language.

Skills

English language proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Block by Block is seeking a Cleaning Ambassador in Scranton, PA to keep streets clean, safe, and friendly. You will engage the public, perform litter removal, weed control, and surface maintenance while working outdoors in all weather.

The role offers weekly pay, pay advances, PTO, free uniforms, and an employee assistance program, with opportunities for retirees, veterans, and students. Must pass background checks and have reliable transportation.