How to hire a clean up crew worker

How to hire a clean up crew worker, step by step

Here's a step-by-step clean up crew worker hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a clean up crew worker job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new clean up crew worker
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The clean up crew worker hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   A clean up crew worker's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, clean up crew workers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of clean up crew workers.

   Type of Clean Up Crew Worker	Description	Hourly rate
   Clean Up Crew Worker		$11-19
   Seafood Processor	Seafood processors are employees tasked with the job of processing and refining raw materials to finished goods. They sort, tend and operate relative machinery related to the processing plant as well as cleaning working space to ensure hygiene... Show more	$9-13
   Utility Worker	A utility worker is an entry-level position who is responsible for the cleanliness and maintenance of company premises and equipment. Utility workers take verbal and written instructions from managers and maintenance officers about the assigned work areas inside and outside of the property... Show more	$11-18

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Safety Hazards
   • Dust Mop
   • Shovels
   • Windows
   • Clean Bathrooms
   • Hazardous Materials
   • Construction Sites
   • Building Floors
   • Rakes
   • Blowers
   • Customer Service
   • Safety Standards
   • Hot Water
   • Building Maintenance

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   Responsibilities:

   • Operate tools and equipment such as chain saws, shovels and chippers.
   • Operate machinery, mowers, chain saws, and other lawn equipment.
   • Maintain vehicles lawn mowers weed eaters etc.
   • Pick up shingles and garbage after jobs are finished.
   • Assist with the planning and coordination to make sure production run smoothly.
   • Clear away dead and dying trees with chainsaws and bucket truck, also have bobcat and 42 ft dump trailer.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your clean up crew worker job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A clean up crew worker can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, clean up crew workers' average salary in mississippi is 46% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level clean up crew workers 43% less than senior-level clean up crew workers.
   • Certifications. A clean up crew worker with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a clean up crew worker's salary.

   Average clean up crew worker salary

   $14.71hourly

   $30,596 yearly

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   Entry-level clean up crew worker salary

   $23,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 23, 2025

4. Writing a clean up crew worker job description

   A job description for a clean up crew worker role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a clean up crew worker job description:

   Clean up crew worker job description example

   PeopleReady of Ft. Pierce, FL is now hiring Seasonal Hurricane Clean Up Workers!
   
   Apply today and you could start as soon as tomorrow. No resume or interview required – yep, you read that right.
   
   As a PeopleReady associate you'll benefit from:
   
   * The freedom to work where you want, when you want and as often as you want.
   
   * Next-day pay* for many of our open positions.
   
   * The ability to choose long-term positions for steady work or short-term positions if you just want some extra cash.
   
   * The ability to sign up for jobs right from our mobile app, JobStack!
   
   Pay Rate:
   
   Pay Rate for this Job is $18 / hour
   
   What you'll be doing as a Hurricane Clean Up Worker:
   
   * Ability to perform strenuous physical work for sustained periods in all types of weather conditions.
   
   * Ability to follow instructions.
   
   * Ability to understand and operate within safety rules.
   
   * Load and unload pallets and other materials from trailers.
   
   * Complete all job functions following proper safety requirements.
   
   Available shifts:
   
   Shift timings - All Available
   
   Job requirements:
   
   * Must live in or around the area of job.
   
   * Must have availability to legally work in the United States.
   
   * Must have own form of reliable transportation.
   
   * Must be at least 18 years old.
   
   * Must be dependable and have good attendance.
   
   * Able to lift 50 lbs.
   
   * Construction experience preferred but not required
   
   Ready to take control of the way you work?
   
   Complete our application to join the PeopleReady team today. In case you missed it, no resumes or interviews are required!
   
   \#EVER650D
   
   PeopleReady is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religious affiliation, color, national origin, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by law. We will get to know you and connect you with jobs that match your skills, experience and preferences. We work hard every single day to find jobs so each employee has opportunity and variety in their work.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right clean up crew worker for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with clean up crew workers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit clean up crew workers who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your clean up crew worker job on Zippia to find and recruit clean up crew worker candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit clean up crew workers, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new clean up crew worker

   Once you've selected the best clean up crew worker candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new clean up crew worker first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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