Cleaning Associate at Block by Block

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Feb, 26

Salary

21.36

Posted On

28 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Hospitality, Outdoor Janitorial Work, Cleaning, Communication, Teamwork

Industry

Hospitality

Description

This is a union job with union benefits. "Your Community Needs You" -- "Begin Your Journey as a Block By Block Cleaning Ambassador Today!" Pay Rate: $21.36/hourly Preferred Experiences/Skillset: * Customer service + Hospitality * Prior outdoor janitorial/cleaning work * Ability to work outdoors in ALL weather conditions Preferred Licensure: * Driver's License So Why Block by Block At Block by Block, we employ friendly Ambassadors to make public spaces better, which includes making them friendlier, safer, and cleaner. With nearly 3,000 employees nationwide, Block by Block is large enough to provide lots of opportunities but small enough to have your work noticed. Our Mission Statement is as follows: "With pride, we make public spaces friendly and vibrant for the communities we serve." Our rapid growth provides endless opportunities for your long-term career, not just your next job. 68% of our management team started in another job within our company, with a vast majority starting out as an Ambassador. But don't just take it from us; here's what our colleagues think from our Fall 2024 Employee Satisfaction Survey. 95.2% are happy that they selected Block by Block to work with 91.2% of employees would recommend Block by Block to a friend or family member looking for a job 91.9% of employees believe their direct supervisor is approachable and supportive 97.6% of employees are proud of the work they do to make their communities better (safer, cleaner, friendlier) All About Being a Cleaning Ambassador 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. Ready to Make a Difference? 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! 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 PHYSICAL ABILITIES * Must have the physical capacity to walk or traverse continuously during an eight-hour shift, with normal breaks (two fifteen-minute, and one thirty-minute meal break). Must be able to work outdoors in all conditions with the provided inclement weather gear. COMMUNICATION * Must be able to speak, read, and write the English language in order to create basic reports.

Responsibilities

Cleaning Ambassadors are responsible for keeping public spaces clean and inviting, including removing litter and graffiti. They also engage with the community to enhance the public's experience in these areas.