Cleaning Associate at Block by Block

Champaign, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 May, 26

Salary

22.0

Posted On

27 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Litter Removal, Graffiti Removal, Weed Pulling, Damp Wiping, Public Engagement, Reporting, Power Washing, Trailer Driving

Industry

Hospitality

Description

Job Title: Cleaning Ambassador Pay Range: $22.00 to $22.00 per hour (Weekly Pay & Pay Advance Before Pay Day!) Shift/Schedule: * Thu. - Sat. from 8:00am to 4:30pm * Sun. & Mon. from 10:00am to 6:30pm * OFF Days = Tues. & Wed. Power Washing skills + Ability to drive a trailer PREFERRED Who We Are: At Block by Block, we employ Ambassadors to make public spaces better by making them friendlier, safer, and cleaner for the communities we serve. If you're outgoing and friendly, and enjoy working outside and meeting new people, we have just the job for you -- Cleaning Ambassador. This is also a great opportunity for retirees, veterans, and graduating high school seniors who are looking for their first job. What You'll Be Doing: * This role will provide a high level of visibility at the street level to carry out a wide variety of cleaning tasks in the zone assigned. Must 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. * Litter removal -- While moving through the zone with a rolling trash can that has supplies/tools, remove litter: fast food bags, cups, soda cans, cigarette butts, and other debris on the streets/sidewalks and alleys. 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. Must be able to complete basic daily reports of tasks completed, which requires being proficient in speaking, reading, and writing the English language. What's In It For You: * Weekly Pay * Pay Advance -- Get a pay advance before payday with 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! Check Out Our Day In the Life Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7cI2vB9Y4k [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7cI2vB9Y4k] Block by Block is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Qualifications Requirements: * 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.

Responsibilities

This role involves providing high visibility at the street level to perform various cleaning tasks, including litter removal, graffiti removal, and pulling weeds within an assigned zone. The associate must also actively engage pedestrians with a friendly demeanor and report unwanted behaviors or criminal activity using two-way radios.