Snow & ice

Sidewalk Snow Crew

Help clear walkways, entrances and pedestrian areas at commercial properties. Snow experience is helpful, but not required.

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Base pay

$24–$35 per hour

Where you start in this range depends on your experience and responsibilities. Hours over 40 in a week are paid at time and a half.

Schedule and location

Seasonal, part-time and on call

Winter 2026–27. We call crews out when it snows, which can mean overnight, weekend and holiday shifts. Your hours depend on the weather, so they change from week to week and aren’t guaranteed.

Commercial properties in the Rochester area

Dependable people make a big difference when winter weather arrives. Work with a crew to clear walkways and entrances and spread ice melt so people can come and go safely.

What you will do

  • Clear sidewalks, entrances and other walkways with shovels and other snow equipment.
  • Spread salt or ice melt as directed and keep paths clear.
  • Handle tools and materials safely, follow site instructions and report hazards.
  • Communicate with the crew and record work as directed.

What the role requires

  • Dependability and reliable transportation, day or night.
  • Available when it snows, including overnight, weekends and holidays.
  • Able to do physical outdoor work safely in snow and cold, with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Willingness to learn and follow your crew’s safety practices. You only need a driver’s license if you’re assigned to drive.

Helpful experience

  • Prior snow removal, landscaping or other outdoor work. Newcomers willing to learn are welcome.

Benefits

  • Paid sick leave.

Referral bonus

Know someone who works here? Put their name on your application. If you’re hired, you’ll earn a $300 bonus once you’ve been with us 30 days and worked at least 128 hours. They’ll earn a referral bonus too.

Westside is an equal opportunity employer. If you need help applying or a reasonable accommodation, please call our office at (585) 594-8420.

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Tell us how to reach you and what kind of work you’re looking for. We’ll look over your information and get in touch if it’s a good fit.

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(585) 594-8420

Office hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–4:00 PM.

Based at 2565 Buffalo Road, Rochester, NY 14624.

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