Clean Ambassador

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Reports to: Shift Supervisor, Operations Manager, & Director of Clean Services

FLSA: Full-time (40 hours/week), Non-exempt (hourly) plus benefits

Pay Rate: $23.00/hour

• Wednesday
  - Sunday (Mon/Tues off)
• Thursday
  - Monday (Tues/Wed off)
• Friday
  - Tuesday (Wed/Thurs)

Location: Downtown San Diego area

• Set Schedules (have the same 2 days off every week)
• Medical Coverage;
  Dental Coverage;
  Vision Coverage
• Discounted MTS Transit Pass (only $21 per month)
• Earn up to 15 days of Paid Vacation annually
• 5 days of Paid Sick Time annually
• 401k Plan with employer match (eligible after 6 months of employment)
• Employee Assistance Program

Under the direction of the Shift Supervisor, Operations Manager (OM), and Director of Services, Clean Ambassadors will provide cleaning services within the Clean & Safe’s 280 block service area of Downtown San Diego. Neighborhoods within this service area include Cortez Hill, Columbia, Marina, City Center, East Village, and the Gaslamp Quarter. Every Clean Ambassador is responsible for one of these neighborhoods, where they provide clean services and serve as the neighborhood’s liaison.

Duties include sweeping, trash removal, doggy bag dispenser refill, tree trimming, weeds removal, pressure washing, graffiti, gum, and sticker removal.

• Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of public spaces, sidewalks, curbs, and parks by removing litter, servicing trash receptacles, filling dog waste stations, and performing routine sanitation within assigned service areas.
• Sweep and mop sidewalks and curbs, including the removal of human and animal waste, to maintain sanitary conditions within the public right of way.
• Remove graffiti and stickers from public property, including stop signs, light poles, sidewalks, and utility boxes.
• Clean, paint, deodorize, and maintain street furniture, tree grates, and other public fixtures to enhance the appearance of public spaces.
• Lift and dispose of heavy trash bags (up to 50 lbs.) and empty public trash receptacles throughout assigned service areas.
• Pick up illegally dumped trash reported by businesses, residents, or property owners and ensure proper disposal.
• Perform basic landscape maintenance, including raking leaves and removing weeds in designated public areas.
• Respond to maintenance and cleaning service requests from businesses, residents, and property owners in a timely and professional manner.
• While performing cleaning and sanitation duties, ambassadors are responsible for respectfully requesting that individuals temporarily relocate when necessary to allow cleaning services to be completed safely and effectively.
• Identify and address cleaning needs, sanitation issues, safety hazards, and irregular conditions related to Clean & Safe operations, reporting concerns to supervisors when additional assistance is required.
• Conduct daily inspections of tools, equipment, and assigned carts before and after use to ensure proper working conditions and safety.
• Participate in daily line-ups, safety briefings, and stretching exercises for maintenance personnel.
• Perform quality assurance duties as directed and support efforts to maintain high service standards throughout the district.
• Compile daily statistics and document completed work orders using Eponic work logs and other assigned reporting systems.
• Provide excellent customer service when interacting with residents, business owners, tourists, and members of the public while representing the Clean &…