Litter & Debris Laborer

Job Description

Job Description

Litter & Debris Laborer - Job Description Position Summary

The Litter Laborer is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, appearance, and safety of assigned properties, roadways, parking lots, commercial sites, and public areas by collecting and disposing of litter, debris, and other waste materials.

You're being hired as a Litter Laborer, but PFS is a full-service facility company, and all field employees are cross-trained to support the complete range of services we provide our clients. Depending on season, weather, and daily work orders, you may be assigned to assist with landscaping, janitorial services, litter and debris pickup, Maintenance of Traffic (MOT)/flagging, and other services as needed. Snow and ice removal is a mandatory duty for every PFS employee, regardless of primary role, when winter weather events occur.

• Collect litter, trash, debris, and other waste materials from assigned areas.
• Empty and replace trash receptacle liners as needed.
• Clean sidewalks, parking lots, landscaped areas, curbs, gutters, and common areas.
• Remove leaves, branches, and other debris from grounds and walkways.
• Report hazardous conditions, illegal dumping, or safety concerns to supervisors.
• Operate basic hand tools and equipment, including litter grabbers, brooms, shovels, rakes, and blowers.
• Follow all company safety procedures and wear required PPE.
• Assist with landscaping and grounds-maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Assist with janitorial and interior/exterior cleaning duties as assigned.
• Perform snow and ice removal (mandatory for all employees) during winter weather events, including shoveling, plowing support, and application of ice-melt products.
• Support Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) and flagging operations as needed.
• Perform other services as needed based on client and business demands.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous grounds maintenance, janitorial, landscaping, or litter removal experience preferred.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions, including winter weather.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Valid driver's license required and a reliable, dependable form of transportation daily (early work start times).
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Willingness and ability to cross-train and work across all PFS service lines, including mandatory snow removal.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and lift throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in varying weather conditions, including snow and ice.

• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to identify and remove litter efficiently.
• Knowledge of safe work practices and proper waste disposal procedures.
• Adaptability to shift between landscaping, janitorial, snow removal, litter/debris, and MOT duties as business needs require.

Hours vary by season and daily work orders and may include early mornings, evenings, or weekends. A reliable, dependable form of transportation is required daily due to early work start times.

Join a growing, full-service facility company where no two days look the same. As a litter laborer, you'll gain hands-on experience across landscaping, janitorial, snow removal, litter/debris, and traffic control services - building versatile, in-demand skills while working alongside a dependable team.