Downtown Cleanliness Ambassador

Permanent part‑time, non‑exempt position. Core schedule: Friday through Tuesday, 4:00 AM – 8:00 AM. Starting pay: Grade 1, $17.20/hour.

About the role

As a Downtown Cleanliness Ambassador for the City of Morgantown, you will help create the first impression of Morgantown for residents and visitors in the heart of the community. Ambassadors ensure clean, comfortable public spaces and contribute to a memorable experience. Work is performed under the supervision of the Facilities Superintendent and the Deputy Engineering and Public Works Director, with review for compliance with established procedures. General duties include maintaining public areas in a clean and maintained manner, keeping sidewalks, alleys, trails, and other public areas free of debris, and keeping sidewalks abutting city property and crosswalks clear of snow and ice during winter months.

Responsibilities

• Perform work to ensure the cleanliness of public spaces and rights‑of‑way, with key focus on the downtown and wharf districts.
• Clean up litter, cigarette butts, leaves, gum, spilled liquids, and other waste to keep sidewalks and public spaces neat and attractive.
• Use cleaning methods including sweeping, blowing, picking, power washing, shoveling, and other machine‑assisted methods.
• Empty public trash receptacles and compactors along downtown sidewalks and in other key areas.
• Remove graffiti, decals, flyers, paint, posters, and stickers from public spaces.
• Wipe surfaces such as trash cans and benches to remove dust, dirt, and grime.
• Help prepare rights‑of‑way and areas for special events.
• Report maintenance and property damage issues (e.g., broken sidewalks, traffic poles, vandalism) to supervisors.
• Clean and straighten public fixtures including trash cans, utility poles, traffic control boxes, and benches.
• Operate light equipment such as leaf blowers, sidewalk sweepers, and power washers.
• Promote a professional, courteous image as a representative of the City of Morgantown; frequently interact with business owners, residents, and visitors.
• Maintain paperwork, work orders, and other records describing materials, equipment, and personnel used during the day.
• Clean equipment and tools used during the workday.
• Wear all required PPE and follow all safety policies.
• Use computers and other technology in limited capacities (e.g., receive/send communication, submit timesheets, request time off, complete required training).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Regular exposure to physically demanding, unpleasant, strenuous, and/or hazardous elements such as inclement weather and operation of heavy equipment.
• Majority of work shift spent outdoors.
• Daily conditions include odors, fumes, dust, dirt, noise, and vibration; other conditions vary with precipitation and seasonal changes.
• Majority of shift involves repeated bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, or crawling.
• Occasional work from elevated workplaces.
• Daily operations require unaided lifting of objects up to 51 pounds.
• Constant hazard: danger from passing traffic.
• Occasional hazards: tripping or slipping due to terrain, weather, traffic, or accidents during snow and ice removal.
• Possible hazards: working around large vehicles and equipment.

Technology & Equipment

• Daily use of computers for data entry, telephone, radios, fax machine, copier, etc.
• Daily use of light equipment such as push mowers, weed whackers, pole saws, and custodial equipment.
• Regular use of sidewalk cleaners, light‑duty trucks, shovels, power washers, brooms, and similar tools.

Supervision & Contacts

Position involves frequent internal and external contact, generally on routine matters such as furnishing or obtaining information. This position does not supervise any employees. Reports to the Facilities Superintendent, Deputy Director of Engineering & Public Works, and Director of Engineering & Public Works.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Certification/License: Valid driver’s license.
• Experience: Less than one year of experience required.

Schedule

Core schedule: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday — 4:00 AM to 8:00 AM.

Pay

Grade 1; salary range starting at $17.20 per hour.