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COURTESY PATROL TECH I

Mesquite, TX · On-site

$18.32 - $22.53/hr

With direct supervision, operates courtesy vehicles and patrols assigned routes to detect, respond ... roadway litter and debris. 8. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education ...

Dallas County

COURTESY PATROL TECH I

Mesquite, TX · On-site

$15.25 - $18.75/hr

With direct supervision, operates courtesy vehicles and patrols assigned routes to detect, respond ... litter and debris. 8. Performs other duties as assigned.

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Day Porter

Boston, MA · On-site

$15.50 - $19.25/hr

Patrols exterior grounds for litter; sweeps walks and empties exterior trash as required. * Maintains building lobbies and entrances in continuously acceptable condition, including spot washing door ...

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32 BJ Porter

Brooklyn, NY

$15.50 - $19.25/hr

Patrols exterior grounds for litter; sweeps walks and empties exterior trash as required. * Maintains building lobbies and entrances in continuously acceptable condition, including spot washing door ...

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How much do litter patrol jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for litter patrol in the United States is $20.78, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $22.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a litter patrol?

Litter Patrol workers are individuals responsible for maintaining cleanliness in public areas by collecting and disposing of litter. They often work for local governments, parks departments, or private organizations, and their duties include picking up trash, emptying bins, and sometimes reporting larger waste issues. Their work helps keep communities, parks, and streets safe, attractive, and environmentally friendly. Litter Patrol workers play a vital role in promoting public health and preserving natural spaces.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a litter patrol worker?

To thrive as a Litter Patrol worker, you need attention to detail, physical stamina, and basic knowledge of waste management procedures, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with safety gear, hand tools, and sometimes small machinery like leaf blowers or sweepers is typical. Reliability, teamwork, and a strong work ethic are valuable soft skills for maintaining cleanliness and working effectively in public areas. These abilities ensure that public spaces remain clean, safe, and welcoming for the community.

What are some common challenges faced by litter patrol workers, and how can they be addressed?

Litter Patrol team members often work outdoors in varying weather conditions and may encounter heavy lifting or repetitive motion throughout their shifts. Navigating busy public spaces and ensuring personal safety while working near traffic or in unfamiliar areas are also common challenges. Effective communication with team members and supervisors, proper use of safety gear, and adherence to established protocols help address these concerns. Many organizations provide training on safe work practices and encourage teamwork, making it easier to manage demanding aspects of the role.

What is the difference between Litter Patrol vs Waste Management Technician?

AspectLitter PatrolWaste Management Technician
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; sometimes certifications in safety or sanitationHigh school diploma; certifications in waste handling or safety often preferred
Work EnvironmentOutdoor public spaces, parks, streetsLandfills, waste processing facilities, recycling centers
Employer & IndustryMunicipalities, parks departments, sanitation servicesWaste management companies, environmental services
Job FocusPicking up litter, maintaining cleanliness in public areasHandling waste, operating equipment, ensuring proper disposal

While both roles involve maintaining cleanliness, Litter Patrol focuses on collecting litter in public spaces, whereas Waste Management Technicians handle waste processing and disposal at facilities. The skills, certifications, and work environments overlap but differ in scope and setting.

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Infographic showing various Litter Patrol job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, and 8% Part Time. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $43,217 per year, or $20.8 per hour.

Parks and Recreation Attendant (IBP Ice Center) (Seasonal) (Part-Time)

Sioux City, IA • On-site

City of Sioux City, IA
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$10 - $14.35/hr

Temporary

Re-posted 18 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Provides primary customer service and acts as a resource person in the facility.

  • Performs basic cleaning, maintenance, and setup tasks within the facility, including trash removal, sweeping, mopping, snow removal, and equipment setup.

  • Stores, prepares, and serves food and refreshments in compliance with health and safety regulations.

Job description

Salary: $10.00 - $14.35 Hourly
Location : IBP Ice Center, 3808 Stadium Dr., Sioux City, IA
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: 202600079
Department: Parks & Recreation Administration
Division: Parks & Rec IBP Ice Center
Opening Date: 07/24/2026
Closing Date: 9/11/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
Parks and Recreation is hiring attendants at the IBP Ice Center starting this fall! If you are looking for a flexible, laid-back job that is centered around fun, then IBP is perfect for you! The position will work mainly nights and weekends as we host hockey games, private ice rentals, and weekly public skate. This is a perfect part-time job for applicants that have school or other commitments.
Minimum Age: Must be at least 15 years of age by employment start date.
Apply today and join us this season!
Duties
    • Provides primary customer service and acts as a resource person in the facility.
    • Works with community to promote understanding of the facility and goodwill toward the facility.
    • Works with the public and coordinates with the public and private-party participants.
    • Coordinates general traffic in the facility and may erect traffic barricades.
    • Sets up and tears down chairs, tables and recreational equipment.
    • Performs basic cleaning and maintenance of facility and restrooms including trash removal, sweeping, dry and wet mop, snow removal/salting, and litter patrol.
    • Cleans, re-stocks and maintains floors and rugs using appropriate machinery.
    • Performs minor equipment repairs, maintains glass surfaces, and completes painting tasks.
    • Stores, prepares, and serves food products and refreshments in a manner that meets all local and state health code requirements as well as facility rules and guidelines.
    • Performs other related manual tasks in the operation and maintenance of the Parks and Recreation properties.
    • Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with officials, other agencies, fellow employees, and the general public.
    • Maintains good public relations through courteous and prompt attention to all citizen requests for services.
    • Maintains regular and punctual attendance and working hours.
    • Expected to temporarily perform duties outside of normal classification in the event of a declared emergency. In the event that an employee is excused from work other than being sick, they will be required to report to work in a state of declared emergency.

Qualifications
Cognitive Demands, Skills and Abilities: Ability to speak clearly so others can understand you; ability to identify and understand the speech of another person; ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences; actively looking for ways to help people; communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience; apply common sense understanding to the work process, procedures, programs and services; ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense; ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (this includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Job Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of the equipment and techniques necessary to successfully oversee all facets of the facility; ability to respond to emergencies and utilize necessary safety precautions to be used in a public setting; knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services, this includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, associates; knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words and rules of composition and grammar; ability to coordinate multiple events and multi-task.
Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication: Effective communication skills and the ability to provide assistance to customers (external and internal); ability to write and speak clearly, distinctly and effectively with fellow employees and the general public as to understand; ability to read in English and compare similarities and differences between words and series of numbers; ability to provide and follow verbal and written instructions.
ability to work as a member of a team in order to accomplish tasks; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.
Physical Requirements: The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and taste or smell; ability to quickly move hands, hands together with arms, or two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects, ability to exert force repeatedly or continuously over time, involving moderate levels of muscular endurance, repeated use of abdominal and lower back muscles to support operational tasks throughout the duration of a shift.; ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with body, arms, and/or legs; ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer); ability to see details at a distance.
Regularly lifts up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifts up to 30 pounds.
Work Environment: Work is equally performed outdoors year-round, and inside a recreation facility environment with appropriate heating and cooling and is subject to potential occupational or environmental hazards commonly associated with working in outdoor recreation. Must be able to perform work in the evenings and on weekends.
Examples of outdoor field conditions include varying weather conditions, with varying street level noises; and touring work sites that are in various stages of development.
Minimum Required Qualifications
Must be 15 years of age by employment start date.

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