Snow Removal Sidewalk Crew Member

Summary

Green Lawn Light Care Inc. is seeking a reliable, hardworking Snow Removal Sidewalk Crew Member to join our winter operations team in West Lafayette, IN. In this seasonal, on-call role, you will work alongside our crew leaders to clear snow and ice from sidewalks, walkways, staircases, and pedestrian pathways across assigned commercial and residential properties. This is a vital winter position requiring extreme flexibility, as shifts are weather-dependent and frequently occur during late nights, early mornings, weekends, and holidays.

Pay Rate: $18 -20/hour or "Competitive pay based on experience”

Core Responsibilities

• Property Maintenance & Snow Care: Efficiently shovel snow, clear pedestrian paths, and clear building entryways to ensure safe foot traffic and deliver a clean, professional finish.
• De-Icing Operations: Manually load, transport, and distribute de-icing agents like salt, calcium chloride, or sand using hand-held or walk-behind spreaders to prevent dangerous ice accumulation.
• Equipment Operation & Safety: Safely operate and maintain commercial-grade small machinery, including walk-behind snowblowers, single-seat snow throwers, or powered sweepers. Report any mechanical issues immediately.
• Truck & Tool Upkeep: Take pride in keeping company trucks, trailers, and shovels organized, clean, and free of waste. Help load/unload gear neatly at the start and end of every winter storm event to prevent tool damage and loss.
• Tight Space Navigation: Clear snow meticulously from tight, elevated, or high-risk areas, including steps, decks, crosswalks, and emergency exit doors.
• Site Quality Control: Ensure all job sites are left clean, safe, and immaculate before moving to the next property on the winter route.
• Team Collaboration: Maintain a positive attitude, communicate effectively with crew leaders and dispatchers, and work productively alongside team members to hit contract deadlines during severe weather.

Job Details

• Employment Type: Full-Time/Part-Time (Not necessarily a Seasonal Position)
• Schedule:
• 8-hour shifts (May vary due to weather conditions)
• Day shift (May vary due to weather conditions)
• Work Location: On-Site (West Lafayette, IN

• Experience: Prior experience in snow removal, winter property management, landscaping, or outdoor physical labor is preferred, but not required. We are fully prepared to train individuals who possess a strong work ethic and an eye for safety.
• Reliability & Responsibility: Punctual, dependable, and dedicated to showing up for winter storm shifts on short notice. Demonstrates personal responsibility for cleaning personal tools and helping maintain the crew's vehicle.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to stand, walk, lift, bend, and twist for long periods, handle constant physical activity, and repeatedly lift heavy objects weighing 50 to 75 lbs (such as wet snow and heavy salt bags).
• Environmental Tolerance: Comfort working entirely outdoors in extreme, hazardous seasonal weather conditions (freezing winter environments, wind, heavy snow, and ice).

Full-Time Employees Only

• Insurance Stipend: Receive a regular stipend added to each paycheck for your health insurance costs. (Starting after 2 months of employment)
• Retirement Planning: Access to a company 401(k) retirement plan. (Starting after 1 year of continuous employment)
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Earned paid vacation and time off to help maintain your work-life balance. (After Introductory period)
• Flex Time Off (FTO): A standalone time-off benefit designed to give you daily scheduling agility. Use it to handle life's unexpected tasks, appointments, or personal errands without dipping into your vacation balance. (After Introductory period)
• Flexible Schedule: Enjoy adaptable scheduling options tailored around seasonal workloads and individual availability