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Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
Pay:
$18/hour
Start Date:
ASAP Employment Type:
Full-Time (40 hrs/week)
Shift:
5 days on, 2 days off, includes weekends 30-min lunch break
Location:
Outdoors, All Weather -
Downtown Richmond, VA Benefits:
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, referral bonus You'll patrol an assigned zone in uniform (employer provided), keeping the area clean and inviting while serving as a welcoming presence for pedestrians. 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 with a rolling supply cart, collecting litter, fast food bags, cigarette butts, and debris from sidewalks, gutters, and alleys Clean and sanitize odorous areas, including human and pet waste, using a power washer or other equipment Remove graffiti, stickers, posters, and handbills from light posts, trash cans, news boxes, and other public infrastructure Pull weeds from tree wells, sidewalk cracks, and vacant areas Wipe down and straighten outdoor surfaces like trash can lids and news boxes Assist with minor landscaping, pressure washing, and special projects as needed Community & Reporting Greet pedestrians, offer directions, and assist visitors, residents, and workers Interact respectfully with unhoused individuals and connect them with available local resources when appropriate Report infrastructure damage, graffiti on private property, and suspicious activity via smartphone and two-way radio Log daily tasks and completed work using a smartphone
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. You don't need years of experience — we conduct extensive on-the-job training. If you're dependable, friendly, and a team player who likes to get things done, we want to hear from you. Requirements High school diploma or GED Valid driver's license Able to walk continuously throughout an 8-hour shift with breaks in accordance with local laws Lift up to 25 lbs Work outdoors year-round in all weather conditions Basic smartphone proficiency Candidates must pass a background check and drug screening prior to employment Preferred (not required) Prior janitorial, landscaping, or outdoor maintenance experience
WHO WE ARE
Streetplus provides clean, safe, and friendly ambassador services across communities in multiple cities. Our Cleaning Ambassadors are the most visible part of that mission. Streetplus is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$18.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Application Question(s): Are you willing to clean human or pet feces with supplies that we provide? Are you willing to work outdoors on your feet for long hours, even in bad weather?
