Cleaning Associate
Block by Block
Norfolk, VA, United States
Norfolk, VA, United States
- $18 p/hour
- Cleaning
- Full-time
- cleaning associate
- janitorial services
- public space cleaning
The Cleaning Associate is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and safety in public spaces by removing litter, graffiti, and performing power washing while engaging with the community in a friendly manner. The role requires working outdoors in all weather conditions, often on weekends, and using a smartphone app for reporting. It offers paid training, benefits, and opportunities for career growth within a supportive and inclusive work environment.
"Your Community Needs You" -- "Begin Your Journey as a Block By Block Cleaning Ambassador Today!"
Pay Rate: $18.00/hourly
Preferred Experiences/Skillset:
Preferred Licensure:
Shift Specifics:
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.
We are proud to offer the following benefits:
Insurance: Medical with available FSA and/or HSA, Dental, Vision, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Life, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Critical Illness, and Accident.
Paid time off: 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).
Other: 401K Retirement Savings Plan
Pay Rate: $18.00/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
Shift Specifics:
- Weekend availability REQUIRED
- 6:30am to 3:00pm
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.
We are proud to offer the following benefits:
Insurance: Medical with available FSA and/or HSA, Dental, Vision, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Life, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Critical Illness, and Accident.
Paid time off: 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).
Other: 401K Retirement Savings Plan
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