Landscaping Team Leader

Block by Block•Camden, NJ

1d•$23

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. 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! 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

Prior managerial/supervisory experience
Ability to drive a truck w/ trailer attached
Special project/Maintenance background - fixing banners, pressure washers, and operating other machines
Valid Driver's License
Must 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 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.
High School Diploma or College Preferred

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