Landscape Associate

Block by Block•Grand Rapids, MI

8d•$19•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 3,000 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. Block by Block is looking for people who like working outdoors, staying active, and feeling a sense of accomplishment, while improving some of your city's most important public spaces. If you love interacting with people in your current environment, but are looking for more variety in your assignments, this might be the job for you! Special Project Ambassadors are often like the local caretakers in the public spaces they serve because they: Professionally represent not only us, but our customers, and they realize we're highly visible and operate in one of our cities' most important fish bowls. Help the public see that the space we serve is well cared for, leading to more return visits and sharing positive experiences. Take ownership of every person's experience in the public space, whether it's a visitor, resident, worker, or member of the street population. As a Special Projects Ambassador, no two days are ever the same, but a typical day will likely include the following responsibilities: Circulate through assigned work zones in the work area, completing manual and/or mechanical cleaning of needed items or spaces. Operate a large hot water power unit to clean sidewalks or plazas, street furniture, or any other areas in need of deep cleaning. Operation of large litter vacuums to sweep up litter, debris, or leaves. Staying Visible, and Be Really Friendly: Our job is not only to clean, but to be a visible presence and have friendly interactions with the people in the public space we serve Ongoing Reporting: Be comfortable using our simple smartphone app to report normal activities and maintenance reports If you're proactive, community-driven individuals and like working in a team environment, apply today for this fantastic role to help become part of our thriving public space team! Block by Block is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

Landscaping + Gardening experience (personal/hobby)
Valid Driver's License
Must have the physical capacity to walk 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

Nice To Haves

Ability to drive a manual vehicle
You're handy with basic tools and understand how things work
You like being active!
You like working outdoors!
You love going home every day with the sense of accomplishment that you made your city or someone else's day better.
You are looking for a fantastic, second career opportunity

Responsibilities

Circulate through assigned work zones in the work area, completing manual and/or mechanical cleaning of needed items or spaces.
Operate a large hot water power unit to clean sidewalks or plazas, street furniture, or any other areas in need of deep cleaning.
Operation of large litter vacuums to sweep up litter, debris, or leaves.
Staying Visible, and Be Really Friendly: Our job is not only to clean, but to be a visible presence and have friendly interactions with the people in the public space we serve
Ongoing Reporting: Be comfortable using our simple smartphone app to report normal activities and maintenance reports

Benefits

Insurance: Medical with available FSA and/or HSA, Dental, Vision, Short-Term and 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 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).
Other: 401K Retirement Savings Plan

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