Cleaning Associate

Block by Block•Scranton, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Block by Block employs Ambassadors to make public spaces friendlier, safer, and cleaner for the communities they serve. The Cleaning Ambassador is a visible, street-level presence who performs a variety of cleaning tasks within an assigned zone while maintaining a positive, professional demeanor. The role also involves engaging pedestrians and visitors, providing directions or city information, and reporting concerns to Safety Ambassadors. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and pays $17.00 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Valid driver's license required.
Ability 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 complete basic reports.

Nice To Haves

Cleaning experience is preferred, but not required; training is provided.

Responsibilities

Perform cleaning tasks throughout the assigned zone.
Acknowledge and engage pedestrians and visitors with a friendly greeting or smile, and provide directions or city information.
Remove litter 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 other surfaces.
Pull weeds growing around tree wells, in sidewalk cracks, and in vacant lots.
Damp-wipe and straighten outdoor surfaces such as trash can lids and news boxes.
Watch for unwanted behavior or criminal activity and report it to Safety Ambassadors via two-way radio.
Complete basic daily reports of tasks performed.
Maintain a positive, professional demeanor.