Grounds Maintenance Associate

Block by Block • New York, NY

5h • Onsite

About The Position

At Block by Block, we employ Ambassadors to make public spaces better by making them friendlier, safer, and cleaner for the communities we serve. If you're outgoing and friendly, and enjoy working outside and meeting new people, we have just the job for you -- Cleaning Ambassador. This is also a great opportunity for retirees, veterans, and graduating high school seniors who are looking for their first job.

Requirements

• Must have a H.S. Diploma or GED
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have the physical capacity to walk or traverse continuously during an eight-hour shift, with two 15-minute breaks and a 30-minute lunch break.
• Must be able to work outdoors in all conditions (free uniforms provided)
• Must be able to speak, read, and write the English language in order to create basic reports.

Nice To Haves

• Valid SC Driver's License w/ Clean MVR
• Hospitality + Safety background
• Experience preferred, but not required. We will train.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high level of visibility at the street level to carry out a wide variety of cleaning tasks in the zone assigned.
• Actively acknowledge and engage pedestrians and visitors with a friendly greeting/smile in order to provide directions and/or city information.
• Remove litter such as fast food bags, cups, soda cans, cigarette butts, and other debris on the streets/sidewalks and alleys.
• Remove graffiti and posters from light posts, trash cans, news boxes, etc.
• Pull weeds that grow at the base of tree wells, in cracks in the sidewalks, and in vacant lots.
• Damp wipe and straighten outdoor surfaces, such as trash can lids, news boxes, etc.
• Be watchful for unwanted behaviors or criminal activity and report to the Safety Ambassadors via two-way radios.
• Complete basic daily reports of tasks completed.

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• Pay Advance
• Great benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Free uniforms for all weather conditions.
• Employee Assistance and our Employee Cares Program (disaster & tragedy assistance fund)
• A fun work culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees