Clean Corps Team Member

Civic Works • Baltimore, MD

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Clean Corps Team Members clean trash-covered alleys and vacant lots in designated Baltimore communities, helping beautify neighborhoods and improve community spaces. They work with a team under a supervisor, removing debris in all weather conditions and supporting safe, orderly work. The program serves the Darley Park, Four-By-Four, and Coldstream Homestead Montebello communities. Civic Works operates two teams, each with a supervisor who drives a trash-collection pickup truck with team members aboard.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., for 35 hours per week. Occasional weekend and evening hours may be required for community clean-up events. In warm weather, team members also maintain open spaces by mowing and trimming, with training in the proper use of equipment.

Requirements

• Ability to work closely with teammates under the direction of a team supervisor.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work seven hours per day and 35 hours per week in all kinds of weather.
• Willingness to undergo a criminal background check; Civic Works hires past offenders.
• Willingness to follow safe, vigorous work practices, including lifting 40 pounds alone and heavier loads with others.
• Ability to mow and trim open lots after training.
• Ability to remain cheerful while doing dirty work.

Responsibilities

• Work with teammates and the supervisor to support the effectiveness of the program.
• Protect personal safety and the safety of teammates.
• Interact respectfully and positively with community members and fellow team members, and encourage neighbors to help keep their surroundings clean.
• Pick up and load all trash in each target area onto the team pickup truck, then transfer trash to containers.
• Mow and trim open lots during warm weather, using equipment after receiving training.
• Develop efficient work methods and care for equipment and vehicles.
• Remove trash that harms neighborhood appearance, provides shelter for rats, and contributes to pollution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed