1099 SNOW CONTRACTORS' (SHOVELERS) SUMMARY: 

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We are seeking Shovelers to clear snow from townhouses, businesses, and trapped cars, primarily in central Brooklyn, using our app. In addition, before each forecast storm, Shovelers can opt-in to clear snow from 4-8 nearby locations (a typical property takes one person, 30 minutes). This is great for Rideshare drivers, paraprofessionals, the temporarily unemployed (running out of unemployment), contractors, students, and residents of Bed-Stuy, Crown Heights, Prospect Heights, Bushwick, Williamsburg, East Flatbush, East New York, or Brownsville.

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CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS FOR SHOVELERS

1. Use plastic shovels when clearing snow

2. Pretreat their properties using calcium chloride

3. Clear snow within 5 hours after the snowfall has ended

4. Clear 75% of the sidewalk and 100% of all stairways (except a trace amount)

5. Clear a yard path to the front gate and trash area

6. Evenly distribute calcium chloride on cleared sites.

7. Upload proper before and after photos to Foot Soldiers App.

 

CONTRACTOR PAYMENT: $40 - $400 (per property)

Foot Soldiers share 40% of each property's revenue with Shovelers according to fee structures determined by the property's size, amount of snow, and time of day. In addition, some properties are eligible for a 50% share payment (e.g., because the Job was at night, between 8 p.m. and - 5:59 a.m. EST, OR on a federally recognized holiday). Shovelers also receive 100% of electronic tips that customers optionally pay.

 

CONTRACTOR ELIGIBILITY:

• Phone requirements to run the application

  • iPhone iOS 10 or newer.

  • Android OS

    • 2018 or newer smartphone Android version 5.0 or newer

• Have a TIN, EIN, or SS#

• At least 18 years of age.

• Government-issued identification.

• Must have or obtain plastic shovel(s), calcium chloride, and metal choppers for deicing jobs.

• Proof of residency in your city, state, or province.

• Able to perform physical activities, such as but not limited to lifting heavy items (up to 50 lbs. unassisted), bending, standing, climbing, or walking.

• Provide a recent profile photo of yourself meeting the following specs (similar to a passport photo):

  • Solid colored background

  • Forward-facing, centered photo

  • Full face and top of shoulders

  • No sunglasses, hat, or face mask

  • It must be well-lit and in focus