Litter Collector

Didlake, Inc. is a non-profit rehabilitation services organization. At Didlake, creating opportunities that enrich the lives of people with disabilities is our mission. Since 1965, Didlake has served thousands of people with significant disabilities by providing training, job placement, employment opportunities, and day support services. We provide rewarding and purposeful work.

Why This Role Matters

The Litter Collection position is an outdoor job where the employee will be working in groups to clean up debris laying throughout the road, park/playground, and other specific areas identified in the contract and/ or areas specified by management.

What You Will Do

• Identify and note the main areas of litter collection for the city of Manassas by visual inspection.
• Litter collection – Includes cigarette butts, food remnants, food wrappers, food containers, beverage containers (bottles, cans, cartons), napkins, paper (including straw wrappers), and any additional solid waste that is on the ground.
• Carry out regular litter collection at all public spaces, play areas, parks, and external areas or pavilions.
• Manually picks up and carries large trash bags and cleans up the debris stuck on fence line.
• Report any graffiti and vandalism to management.
• To keep areas clean and tidy and free from waste.
• Collects reusable items or waste materials, such as paper, rags, fiber, and bottles, in barrels, or other containers, using a hand truck or wheelbarrow.
• Transporting trash, litter, and waste to the disposal area.
• Responsible for working with a positive team spirit and producing quality work.
• Responsible for following safety standards and guidelines in the proper use of the equipment and other activities.
• Responsible for appropriate conduct and decorum as dictated by Didlake policy.
• Other duties as assigned by the Litter Crew Supervisor.
• Completes and maintains all required Didlake training.

Qualifications

What You Bring

You bring the ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work, including walking, bending, lifting, and carrying materials throughout the day, along with a strong commitment to safety and quality. You bring a dependable work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team to help maintain clean, litter-free public spaces.

Education & Experience

• No prior experience or education qualifications required.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions in written and/or verbal form.
• Ability to interact effectively with management and co-workers, including coworkers with disabilities.
• Ability to perform work effectively in outdoor environments under varying conditions, including - but not limited to - exposure to changing weather, proximity to active roadways or urban areas, and interaction with large groups of people.

Why Join Didlake

• Mission-driven organization with meaningful impact
• Supportive, team-oriented environment
• Opportunity to build an inclusive workplace

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off awarded after every year of service
• Paid holidays
• Direct deposit