On Call Talkin Trash Community Cleaner

The Community Cleaner position is responsible for cleaning certain portions of the public lands within the City of Vancouver as directed by the Talkin Trash Crew Leader. Community Cleaners are responsible for following safety instructions and traffic laws, utilizing safety gear provided, disposing of trash as instructed by their crew leader and following appropriate guidelines for marking items that may belong to a person experiencing homelessness and waiting for 2 hours prior to disposal.

Requirements

• Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of sidewalks and designated areas throughout Vancouver city limits.
• Performing tasks such as cleaning empty lots, clearing street drains of debris, and raking leaves.
• Loading and unloading various items, such as litter, furniture, appliances, tires and disposables, to the designated wasteland.
• Emptying trash receptacles and replacing them with new liners.
• Distributing garbage bags to individuals residing outdoors.
• Supporting the driver in monitoring the disposables collected through the program tracking system.
• Active involvement in one of the employment support services such as PIC Career Academy, WorkSource, Goodwill Job Connection, or other skills classes is required.
• Completing a resume, attending job coaching and case management meetings, and job search tasks are all regular activities that are included in the weekly or bi-weekly routine.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with match
• Health/dental and life insurance
• Wellness program