Special Projects Associate

This is a union position.   Pay Rate: $27.58/hourly   Valid CA Driver's License PREFERRED Pressure washing background REQUIRED   So Why Block by Block CA At Block by Block CA, we employ friendly Ambassadors to make public spaces better, which includes making them friendlier, safer, and cleaner. With nearly 800 employees across the state of California, Block by Block CA 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.   All About Being a Special Projects Ambassador Block by Block CA 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 large hot water power unit to clean sidewalks or plazas, street furniture, or any other areas in need of deep cleaning. * Operate large litter vacuums to sweep up litter, debris, or leaves. * Staying Visible and Being Really Friendly: Our job is to not only 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   We might be a great match if: * If you have a driver's license (Yes! This is required) * You're handy with basic tools and understand how things work * You like being active! (Who doesn't like paid exercise!) Candidates must have the physical capacity to stand and move continuously during an eight-hour shift, with normal breaks (two fifteen-minute breaks and one thirty-minute meal break) * You like working outdoors! (We provide inclement weather gear) All of our work is performed outside. * 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 (a.k.a. We love retirees!)   Maybe not so much if... * You are looking for only a Monday through Friday job. We are busy all day (especially on the weekends) * You only like working indoors * You want to be sitting most of your day. * You don't like people. * You're not 18.   Ready to Make a Difference? If you're a proactive, community-driven individual and like working in a team environment, apply today for this fantastic role to help become part of our thriving public space team!   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 Physical Abilities:   · Must have the physical capacity to walk continuously during an eight-hour shift, with normal breaks (two fifteen-minute breaks 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