Groundskeeping Team Leader at Block by Block

Champaign, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 May, 26

Salary

24.0

Posted On

27 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Team Leadership, Customer Service, Hospitality, Truck Operation, Trailer Hooking, Power Washing, Supervisory Experience, Maintenance, Project Management, Reporting, Communication, Computer Proficiency, Microsoft Office, Physical Stamina, Driving

Industry

Hospitality

Description

"Your Community Needs You" -- "Begin Your Journey as a Block By Block Team Leader Today!" Pay Rate: $24.00/hourly Preferred Experiences/Skillset: * Customer service + Hospitality * Ability to drive and operate a truck with a trailer hooked * Power washing abilities * Ability to work outdoors in ALL weather conditions Required Experiences/Skillset: * Prior managerial/supervisory experience * Special project/Maintenance background - fixing banners, pressure washers, and operating other machines Required Licensure: * Valid Driver's License Shift Specifics: * Open availability encouraged to accommodate the needs of the team * Wed. - Sat. from 1:30pm to 10:00pm and Sun. from 10:00am to 6:30pm * OFF Days = Mon. & Tues. So Why Block by Block 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. But don't just take it from us; here's what our colleagues think from our Fall 2024 Employee Satisfaction Survey. o 95.2% are happy that they selected Block by Block to work with o 91.2% of employees would recommend Block by Block to a friend or family member looking for a job o 91.9% of employees believe their direct supervisor is approachable and supportive o 97.6% of employees are proud of the work they do to make their communities better (safer, cleaner, friendlier) ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Front Line Leadership: 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. Reporting: 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. Professionalism: Must maintain a positive, professional environment in full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and overall Block by Block standards of expected professionalism. Clean, neat, and buttoned up. Physical Abilities: 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. Communication: Must be able to speak, read, and write the English language in order to create basic reports. Computer Skills: Must be proficient in computer usage and in Microsoft Office products. Block by Block is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Ready to Make a Difference? 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. We are proud to offer the following 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 Qualifications EDUCATION REQUIREMENT - High School Diploma or College Preferred PHYSICAL ABILITIES -- 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. COMMUNICATION -- 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 Block by Block is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees

Responsibilities

The role involves front-line leadership, managing shift duties for clean and safe ambassadors, ensuring compliance with company standards, and leading daily shift briefings by assigning duties and reviewing updates. Additionally, the leader must provide guidance for field operations, deliver excellent customer service, and submit written reports on infrastructure issues and daily accomplishments.