Groundskeeping Team Leader

Block by Block•New York, NY

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Block by Block employs friendly Ambassadors to make public spaces better, which includes making them friendlier, safer, and cleaner. With nearly 3,000 employees nationwide, Block by Block is large enough to provide lots of opportunities but small enough to have your work noticed. Our Mission Statement is as follows: "With pride, we make public spaces friendly and vibrant for the communities we serve." Our rapid growth provides endless opportunities for your long-term career, not just your next job. 68% of our management team started in another job within our company, with a vast majority starting out as an Ambassador. This role is responsible for managing shift duties of the clean and safe ambassadors while ensuring compliance with all Block by Block standards, best practices, procedures, and policies. It involves being fair and holding the team responsible for completing projects and remaining productive. The Team Leader is responsible for communicating and leading daily shift briefings while assigning duties and zones, reviewing events, weather, and safety updates to Ambassadors. Providing excellent customer service in the BID and towards the team of Ambassadors. Provide guidance and direction for the on-street and in the field operations. The role also requires the ability to provide written reports of broken infrastructure, graffiti on private property, and provide a basic daily report of accomplishments and tasks completed. The Team Leader must also provide direction and counsel to team members and report concerns to the Operations Manager. A positive, professional environment must be maintained in full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and overall Block by Block standards of expected professionalism. The role requires the physical capacity to traverse continuously during an eight-hour shift, with normal breaks. The ability to work outdoors in all conditions with provided inclement weather gear is essential. Proficiency in computer usage and Microsoft Office products is required. Block by Block is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Requirements

Prior managerial/supervisory experience (at least 1 year)
Ability to lead a team of 5+ employees
Valid NY Driver's License
Must have the physical capacity to traverse continuously during an eight hour shift, with normal breaks (two fifteen minutes, and one thirty minute meal break).
Must be able to work outdoors in all conditions with provided inclement weather gear.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs or more when needed.
Must be able to speak, read, and write the English language in order to create basic reports.
Basic knowledge of smart phone technology
VALID DRIVERS LICENSE
Must be proficient in computer usage and in Microsoft Office products.

Nice To Haves

Customer service + Hospitality
Ability to drive and operate a vehicle
Ability to work outdoors in ALL weather conditions
Open availability encouraged to accommodate the needs of the team
High School Diploma or College Preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for managing shift duties of the clean and safe ambassadors while ensuring compliance with all Block by Block standards, best practices, procedures, and policies.
Being fair and holding the team responsible for completing projects and remaining productive.
Communicating and leading daily shift briefings while assigning duties and zones, reviewing events, weather, and safety updates to Ambassadors.
Providing excellent customer service in the BID and towards the team of Ambassadors.
Provide guidance and direction for the on-street and in the field operations.
Provide written reports of broken infrastructure, graffiti on private property, and provide a basic daily report of accomplishments and tasks completed.
Provide direction and counsel to team members and report concerns to the Operations Manager.
Maintain a positive, professional environment in full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and overall Block by Block standards of expected professionalism.
Must have the physical capacity to traverse continuously during an eight-hour shift, with normal breaks (two fifteen-minute, and one thirty-minute meal break).
Must be able to work outdoors in all conditions with provided inclement weather gear.
Must be able to speak, read, and write the English language in order to create basic reports.
Must be proficient in computer usage and in Microsoft Office products.

Benefits

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