Full-Time

Device Cleaning Associate

Second Life Mac

Second Life Mac

51-200 employees

Apple device buyback for institutions

Compensation Overview

$18/hr

Morton Grove, IL, USA

In Person

Category
Cleaning & Custodial Services (1)
Required Skills
Inventory Management

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Requirements
  • Very strong attention to detail with a focus on quality assurance.
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
  • Excellent time management skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
Responsibilities
  • Perform thorough cleaning and sanitization of various electronic Apple devices, ensuring they meet health and safety standards.
  • Inspect devices for any damage or wear, documenting findings for further action.
  • Utilize appropriate cleaning solutions and techniques tailored for different device types.
  • Maintain an organized workspace, ensuring all cleaning supplies are stocked and equipment is in good condition.
  • Collaborate with team members to streamline cleaning processes and improve efficiency.
  • Follow established protocols for handling devices safely and securely during the cleaning process.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous experience in a cleaning or maintenance role, particularly with electronic devices.

Second Life Mac specializes in buying back Apple devices for organizations, turning used devices into value for schools, universities, and businesses. It uses a simple, secure process to assess, collect, and refresh devices, with refurbishing, data wiping, and recycling as needed to maximize value while protecting data. Unlike general electronics recyclers, it targets Apple devices and offers customized refresh plans and robust security to meet the needs of educational and organizational customers. The company’s goal is to minimize waste and maximize efficiency by helping organizations stretch budgets and reinvest the value of their devices into what matters most.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

2015

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Districts can fund new deployments by reinvesting proceeds from used iPads and MacBooks.
  • Secure erasure and serial-number audit reports align with education, healthcare, and government procurement.
  • Apple-heavy organizations can bundle buyback, refurbishment, and procurement into one workflow.

What critics are saying

  • Apple-only focus leaves revenue exposed to Chromebook and Windows fleet shifts.
  • Used Apple price compression directly squeezes buyback spreads and refurbishment margins.
  • One data-security failure would damage trust and trigger contract loss across key verticals.

What makes Second Life Mac unique

  • Apple-only buyback specialization creates deeper lifecycle expertise for schools and businesses.
  • 100% US-based processing in Skokie simplifies custody and domestic logistics.
  • Touchless Trade-in™ reduces handling, inventory burden, and exposure during fleet refreshes.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Vacation