Groundskeeping Team Leader (Part-Time)

Block by Block • New York, NY

6d • $25 • Onsite

About The Position

At Block by Block, we employ friendly Ambassadors to make public spaces better,which includes making them friendlier, safer, and cleaner. With nearly 3,000employees nationwide, Block by Block is large enough to provide lots ofopportunities but small enough to have your work noticed. Our Mission Statementis as follows:

"With pride, we make public spaces friendly and vibrant for the communities weserve."

Our rapid growth provides endless opportunities for your long-term career, notjust your next job. 68% of our management team started in another job within ourcompany, with a vast majority starting out as an Ambassador.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Front Line Leadership: Responsible for managing shift duties of the clean andsafe ambassadors while ensuring compliance with all Block by Block standards,best practices, procedures, and policies. Being fair and holding the teamresponsible for completing projects and remaining productive. Responsible forcommunicating and leading daily shift briefings while assigning duties andzones, reviewing events, weather, and safety updates to Ambassadors. Providingexcellent customer service in the BID and towards the team of Ambassadors.Provide guidance and direction for the on-street and in the field operations.

Reporting: Must be able to provide written reports of broken infrastructure,graffiti on private property, and provide a basic daily report ofaccomplishments and tasks completed. Must be able to provide direction andcounsel to team members and report concerns to the Operations Manager.

Professionalism: Must maintain a positive, professional environment in fullcompliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and overallBlock by Block standards of expected professionalism. Clean, neat, and buttonedup.

Physical Abilities: Must have the physical capacity to traverse continuouslyduring an eight-hour shift, with normal breaks (two fifteen-minute, and onethirty-minute meal break). Must be able to work outdoors in all conditions withprovided inclement weather gear.

Communication: Must be able to speak, read, and write the English language inorder to create basic reports.

Computer Skills: Must be proficient in computer usage and in Microsoft Officeproducts. Block by Block is an equal opportunity employer. We celebratediversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for allemployees.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're proactive, community-driven individuals and like working in a teamenvironment, apply today for this fantastic role to help become part of ourthriving public space!

Block by Block is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and arecommitted to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to performessential functions.

Requirements

• Prior managerial/supervisory experience
• Special project/Maintenance background - fixing banners, pressure washers,and operating other machines
• Valid Driver's License
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs or more when needed.
• Basic knowledge of smart phone technology

Nice To Haves

• Customer service + Hospitality
• Ability to drive and operate a vehicle
• Ability to work outdoors in ALL weather conditions

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing shift duties of the clean andsafe ambassadors while ensuring compliance with all Block by Block standards,best practices, procedures, and policies.
• Being fair and holding the teamresponsible for completing projects and remaining productive.
• Responsible forcommunicating and leading daily shift briefings while assigning duties andzones, reviewing events, weather, and safety updates to Ambassadors.
• Providingexcellent customer service in the BID and towards the team of Ambassadors.
• Provide guidance and direction for the on-street and in the field operations.
• Must be able to provide written reports of broken infrastructure,graffiti on private property, and provide a basic daily report ofaccomplishments and tasks completed.
• Must be able to provide direction andcounsel to team members and report concerns to the Operations Manager.
• Must maintain a positive, professional environment in fullcompliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and overallBlock by Block standards of expected professionalism.
• Clean, neat, and buttonedup.
• Must have the physical capacity to traverse continuouslyduring an eight-hour shift, with normal breaks (two fifteen-minute, and onethirty-minute meal break).
• Must be able to work outdoors in all conditions withprovided inclement weather gear.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write the English language inorder to create basic reports.
• Must be proficient in computer usage and in Microsoft Officeproducts.

Benefits

• Insurance: Medical with available FSA and/or HSA, Dental, Vision, Short-Termand Long-Term Disability, Life, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment,Critical Illness, and Accident.
• Paid time off: Vacation, Sick Time and/or PTO (Only where required by localrequirements and contract agreements), Paid Leave (only where required bylaw), Holidays (only where required by contract agreement), Floating Holidays(only where required by contract agreement), Birthday Pay (eligible after oneyear of service at most locations unless otherwise stated in CBA), Jury Duty(only where required by law).
• Other: 401K Retirement Savings Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED