Cleaning Ambassador

JOB SUMMARY

• Pay: $22.66/HR
• Shift: TBD
• Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139
• Start Date: ASAP
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Paid Time Off, Referral Bonus

You'll patrol an assigned zone in Central Square in uniform (employer provided), keeping the area clean and inviting while serving as a welcoming presence for pedestrians and visitors. Most of your day is litter collection and graffiti removal — physical, active work where you can see the difference you're making in your community.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Cleaning & Maintenance

• Patrol your zone collecting litter, debris, and other waste from sidewalks, curb lines, and alleys
• Clean and sanitize odorous areas — including those affected by public urination, defecation, or vomit — using a power washer or other equipment
• Remove graffiti, stickers, posters, handbills, and other defacement from public infrastructure using scraping, chemicals, or paint
• Remove weeds and unsightly vegetation from sidewalks, tree grates, and surrounding areas by hand or using eco-friendly chemicals
• Operate mechanical equipment including pressure washers, sidewalk sweepers, electric utility vehicles, and Tennant ATLV vacuum units
• Assist with minor landscaping tasks such as mulching, flower planting, watering, and maintaining plants throughout the district
• Complete special assignments including pressure washing, painting, scrubbing, and other tasks that improve the appearance of the district

Community & Reporting

• Greet pedestrians, offer directions, and assist downtown residents, workers, and visitors
• Interact respectfully with unhoused individuals and connect them with available local resources when appropriate
• Observe and report suspicious activity, quality-of-life infractions, and criminal behavior to law enforcement and your supervisor
• Report infrastructure damage, graffiti on private property, and conditions adversely affecting the district via smartphone and two-way radio
• Log daily tasks and completed work using a smartphone and electronic work order platform

Potential Driving Duties

• Drive a company vehicle throughout the district on an assigned route to collect and dispose of garbage bags
• Conduct a basic vehicle inspection at the start of each shift and report any issues to your supervisor
• Follow all traffic laws and Streetplus vehicle safety protocols at all times
• Drivers license required

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We hire for professionalism, integrity, and attitude. The ideal candidate takes pride in their surroundings, genuinely enjoys engaging with people, and feels invested in making their community a better place. If you're dependable, friendly, and a team player who likes to get things done, we want to hear from you.

Streetplus is a national provider of contracted services to the improvement district industry, specializing in clean, safe and friendly services. Streetplus provides positive results that improvement districts demand, but don't always receive from other contractors. We have experience, knowledge and processes structured to achieve results that will exceed customer expectations.

Additional services include safety and security, hospitality, social outreach support, maintenance and cleaning, landscaping and technology.