Cleaning Associate

Block by Block • Akron, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Block by Block employs Ambassadors to make public spaces friendlier, safer, and cleaner for the communities it serves. The Cleaning Ambassador works visibly at street level to complete a variety of cleaning tasks in an assigned zone while maintaining a positive, professional demeanor. The role also involves greeting and engaging pedestrians and visitors, providing directions or city information, and reporting unwanted behaviors or possible criminal activity to Safety Ambassadors by two-way radio. Employees complete basic daily reports of tasks performed. The position is paid $17.00 per hour, with weekly pay and access to a pay advance before payday. The schedule is 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; weekend availability is required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Successfully pass a background check and drug test.
• Physical capacity to walk or traverse continuously during an eight-hour shift, with two 15-minute breaks and a 30-minute lunch break.
• Ability to work outdoors in all conditions.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English to create basic reports.
• Weekend availability is required.

Nice To Haves

• One year of security experience; training will be provided.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a wide variety of cleaning tasks in the assigned zone while maintaining a positive, professional demeanor.
• Acknowledge and engage pedestrians and visitors with a friendly greeting or smile, and provide directions or city information.
• Remove litter and debris from streets, sidewalks, and alleys while moving through the zone with a rolling trash can containing supplies and tools.
• Remove graffiti and posters from light posts, trash cans, news boxes, and similar items.
• Pull weeds from tree wells, sidewalk cracks, and vacant lots.
• Damp-wipe and straighten outdoor surfaces, including trash can lids and news boxes.
• Watch for unwanted behaviors or criminal activity and report them to Safety Ambassadors using two-way radios.
• Complete basic daily reports of tasks performed.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Pay advance before payday through Rapid Pay.
• Great benefits.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Free uniforms for all weather conditions.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee Cares Program, including disaster and tragedy assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED