Cleaning Associate

Block by Block • Virginia Beach, VA

16h • Onsite

About The Position

At Block by Block, Ambassadors are employed to enhance public spaces by making them friendlier, safer, and cleaner for the communities served. This role is ideal for individuals who are outgoing, friendly, and enjoy working outdoors and meeting new people, including retirees, veterans, and graduating high school seniors seeking their first job. The Cleaning Ambassador will maintain a high level of visibility at the street level, performing a wide variety of cleaning tasks within an assigned zone while upholding a positive and professional demeanor. Key responsibilities include engaging pedestrians, providing information, and performing various cleaning duties.

Requirements

• 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
• Must be able to speak, read, and write the English language in order to create basic reports

Nice To Haves

• Valid Driver's License
• Janitorial background
• Experience

Responsibilities

• Provide a high level of visibility at the street level to carry out a wide variety of cleaning tasks in the zone assigned
• 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
• Remove litter (fast food bags, cups, soda cans, cigarette butts, and other debris) on the streets/sidewalks and alleys using a rolling trash can with supplies/tools
• 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 in 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
• Complete basic daily reports of tasks completed, which requires being proficient in speaking, reading, and writing the English language

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• Pay Advance (Rapid Pay)
• Great benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Free uniforms for all weather conditions
• Employee Assistance and our Employee Cares Program (disaster & tragedy assistance fund)
• A fun work culture and a lot more!

What This Job Offers

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