Cleaning Associate

Block by Block•Houston, TX

1d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

Block by Block is looking for people who like working outdoors, staying active, and feeling a sense of accomplishment while improving some of your city's most important public spaces. If you love interacting with people in your current environment but are looking for more variety in your assignments, this might be the job for you! Cleaning Ambassadors are often like the local caretakers in the public spaces they serve because they: Professionally represent not only us but our customers, and they realize we're highly visible and operate in one of our cities' most important fishbowls. Help the public see that the space we serve is clean and more inviting, leading to more return visits and sharing positive experiences. Take ownership of every person's experience in the public space, whether it's a visitor, resident, worker, or member of the street population. Take action to address issues that don't make the area clean. As a Cleaning Ambassador, no two days are ever the same, but a typical day will likely include the following responsibilities: Keeping sidewalks and streetscapes clean and litter-free Removing graffiti and stickers Making spaces bright through power washing Staying Visible and Being Really Friendly: Our job is not only to clean but to be a visible presence and have friendly interactions with the people in the public space we serve Ongoing Reporting: Be comfortable using our simple smartphone app to report normal activities and maintenance reports We might be a great match if: You love going home every day with the sense of accomplishment that you made your city or someone else's day better. No matter what experience you have, you're ready to try something new, which is also a great career opportunity with paid training You like being active. (Who doesn't like paid exercise!) You are looking for a fantastic, second career opportunity (a.k.a. We love retirees!) Maybe not so much if... You are looking for only a Monday through Friday job. We are busy all day (especially on the weekends) You want to be sitting most of your day. You don't like people. You're not at least 18. If you're proactive, community-driven individuals and like working in a team environment, apply today for this fantastic role to help become part of our thriving public space!

Requirements

Ability to walk several miles
Willingness to clean biohazards
Willingness to interact with the public
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.

Nice To Haves

Customer service + Hospitality
Prior outdoor janitorial/cleaning work
Ability to work outdoors in ALL weather conditions
Driver's License

Responsibilities

Keeping sidewalks and streetscapes clean and litter-free
Removing graffiti and stickers
Making spaces bright through power washing
Staying Visible and Being Really Friendly: Our job is not only to clean but to be a visible presence and have friendly interactions with the people in the public space we serve
Ongoing Reporting: Be comfortable using our simple smartphone app to report normal activities and maintenance reports

Benefits

Medical with available FSA and/or HSA
Dental
Vision
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Life, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Critical Illness
Accident
Vacation
Sick Time and/or PTO (Only where required by local requirements and contract agreements)
Paid Leave (only where required by law)
Holidays (only where required by contract agreement)
Floating Holidays (only where required by contract agreement)
Birthday Pay (eligible after one year of service at most locations unless otherwise stated in CBA)
Jury Duty (only where required by law)
401K Retirement Savings Plan