Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Seasonal Gig Work | $32–$100 Per Property | Flexible Schedule | 1099 Contractor

ABOUT SHOVELING

Foot Soldiers is hiring Snow Shovelers for the 2024–2025 winter season (October 1 – March 31). Contractors clear snow from townhouses, businesses, and vehicles in central Brooklyn using their own tools and our app to accept jobs (we already have).

• Pay: $32–$100 per property (plus 100% of tips)
• Earnings: Many shovelers make $300+ per storm event (4–8 properties typical)
• Schedule: You decide when to opt in before each storm
• Location: Jobs are assigned close to where you live/choose

This is a great seasonal fit for rideshare drivers, paraprofessionals, students, contractors, or Brooklyn residents looking for extra income.

PAYMENT DETAILS

• Earn 40% of property revenue (based on property size, snowfall amount, and time of day)
• Eligible for 50% share on night jobs (8 p.m.–6 a.m.) or federal holidays
• Receive 100% of electronic tips from customers
• See transparent pricing here: Snow Pricing Guide

CLIENT EXPECTATIONS
Shovelers must:

• Use plastic shovels (no metal shovels)
• Pre-treat properties with calcium chloride
• Finish jobs within 5 hours after snowfall ends
• Clear 75% of sidewalks and 100% of stairways
• Create a path to front gate and trash area
• Evenly distribute calcium chloride after shoveling

CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

• 18+ years old with valid government-issued ID
• TIN, EIN, or SS# required to contract
• Smartphone with internet (able to run mobile apps)
• Proof of residency in city/state/province
• Must provide own equipment: plastic shovel(s), calcium chloride, metal ice chopper, cold-weather gear
• Physically able to lift up to 75 lbs unassisted, bend, stand, walk, and climb in frigid conditions

WHY JOIN FOOT SOLDIERS?

• Set your own schedule — choose which storms and properties to accept
• Fast pay + 100% tips directly from customers
• Local work near your neighborhood
• Be part of a community-driven mission to keep Brooklyn safe and accessible in the winter

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