The Uptown Saint John Clean Crew is looking for a friendly, hardworking team member for the summer of 2021.
Position Summary:
Working with the membership of Uptown Saint John (Business Improvement Area) and reporting to the Uptown Saint John BIA, the Uptown Saint John Clean Crew Member will create and maintain a clean, welcoming, and safe environment for Uptown Saint John residents, visitors, and tourists.
The Uptown Saint John Clean Crew Member will work cooperatively with other members of the team to: maintain streets and sidewalks; remove graffiti; paint public realm items; assist with poster removal; and kiosk and pole collar duties as required within the defined area of Uptown Saint John (BIA).
This position is based on a 35-hour workweek, running from June to October.
Daily responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Sweeping up all forms of litter and garbage on sidewalks, curbs, and gutters throughout Uptown Saint John
- Provide information regarding Uptown Saint John residents, visitors, and tourists to enhance their experience
- Crew Member is responsible for assessing situations, identifying problems, and implementing solutions
- Crew Member is responsible for reporting to work on time, in uniform, and perform their duties as required
- Report to the Uptown Saint John staff any damaged or worn-looking banners, flower baskets, planter boxes, benches, bike racks, litter bins, newspaper boxes, mailboxes, buildings, all necessary repairs to kiosks/pole collars, and any irregularities on the streets – burned-out lights, cracks in sidewalks, loose bricks, broken trees, graffiti
Other responsibilities may include:
- Attend to key areas of high visibility, particularly during high-traffic events, and activities help in the Uptown Saint John area (e.g. Saint John Buskers, Canada Day, etc)
- Assist with summer events coordinated by Uptown Saint John BIA
- Assist office staff with set-up and/or tear-down of events
- Responsible for the painting of street amenities such as bike racks, street benches, signposts, and decorative lamp posts
- Poster removal from kiosks and pole collars twice a month
- Remove posters, handbills, and flyers from lampposts and other surfaces within the Uptown Saint John BIA
- Maintain community bulletin boards
- Assist with the graffiti removal program, and report problem areas to the Operations Supervisor
- Other duties as required.
Essentials:
- Drivers license
- Bondable
- Work with little or minimal, supervision
- The ability to operate machinery (forklift/tractor) would be considered an asset.
To apply:
Submit your resume by email to Nick@UptownSaintJohn, or drop it at our office at 17 Canterbury Street.