Public Space Maintenance Ambassador

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Full Time Operations Baltimore, MD, US

7 days ago Requisition

Job Posting :
Public Space Maintenance Ambassador

IMPORTANT: DRIVING IS A PART OF THESE POSITIONS

The Downtown Partnership of Baltimore (DPOB) strives to make Downtown a destination of choice for living, working, visiting, and investing. We are the connection to everything happening in the state’s largest business center, cultural district, and fastest-growing neighborhoods. We are the center of it all. We also oversee the Downtown Management Authority (DMA), Baltimore’s oldest and largest business improvement district (BID).

DPOB's programs – including uniformed operations teams of Downtown Baltimore Guides and Public Space Maintenance Ambassadors – make the 106-block downtown district more attractive, vibrant, and hospitable.

As a Public Space Maintenance Ambassador, you'll be part of the team that helps keep Downtown Baltimore clean, welcoming, safe, and well-maintained. This is a hands-on, outdoor position focused on the daily care of streets, sidewalks, parks, plazas, and other public spaces throughout the DMA.
These openings include regular driving duties. We are looking for applicants who are comfortable with and interested in driving as part of their job responsibilities. A valid Maryland driver's license and satisfactory driving record are required. Employees receive a $2.50 per hour driving differential when performing assigned driving duties.

You don't need previous public-space maintenance experience to apply. DPOB provides training for the equipment, procedures, and responsibilities required for the position.

What You’ll Do

• Remove litter, trash, debris, weeds, graffiti, stickers, and other waste materials from streets, sidewalks, tree beds, gutter lines, seating areas, and other assigned public spaces.
• Sweep and clean public areas throughout the shift, including areas around and beneath benches and other furniture.
• Empty and clean outdoor trash receptacles and move collected waste to designated pickup areas.
• Perform detailed cleaning of public furniture, fixtures, sidewalks, and other public-space infrastructure.
• Safely remove animal and human waste using required procedures and personal protective equipment.
• Conduct routine inspections of assigned areas and identify cleaning, maintenance, safety, and quality-of-life concerns.
• Report issues such as blocked drains, broken lights, illegal dumping, rodent activity, damaged infrastructure, graffiti, and other concerns through established reporting channels, including 311.
• Assist with events, programs, vendors, special projects, seasonal activities, and other Downtown operations.
• Set up, secure, clean, and maintain public-space furniture and report damaged or unsafe furniture.
• Use hand tools and cleaning equipment safely and effectively.
• When trained, assigned, and qualified, operate DPOB vehicles and specialized equipment, including load packers (trash trucks), Madvacs, and similar riding vacuum equipment, and power washing units.
• Perform required vehicle and equipment inspections and report mechanical, safety, damage, or operational concerns.
• Load, unload, secure, transport, clean, and maintain equipment and supplies.
• Maintain a visible, professional presence in Downtown and interact respectfully with residents, visitors, business owners, event attendees, and other members of the public.
• Follow established routes, schedules, operating procedures, and safety requirements.
• Respond appropriately to urgent situations by notifying a supervisor, dispatch, or emergency authorities when necessary.
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