JOB SUMMARY - Veterans Encouraged to Apply.
Pay: $21/hour
Start Date: ASAP
Employment Type: 40hrs/week. 1 Permanent and 4 Seasonal (May-Nov)
Shift: 5 days on, 2 days off, includes 30-min lunch break, and 2-15 minute breaks
Location: Outdoors, All Weather - Downtown Portland
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, referral bonus.
Client offered benefits: $250 bonus at 3 months and 6 months employment, boot voucher, 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 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
Physical ability to walk continuously throughout an 8-hour shift with breaks in accordance with local laws
Able to lift up to 25 lbs
Able to work outdoors year-round in all weather conditions
Basic smartphone proficiency
Candidates must pass a background check and drug screening prior to employment
Preferred
Prior janitorial, landscaping, or outdoor maintenance experience
Valid driver's license
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 Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $21.00 per hour
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
Are you willing to work outdoors, even in bad weather?
Experience:
Customer Service: 2 years (Preferred)
Janitorial: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
