Custodian Groundskeeper - Part-time (Evening)

Ultipro; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

CBRE Government and Defense is seeking a part-time custodian to maintain clean and safe facilities in accordance with established procedures and company standards. The role involves custodial and grounds maintenance tasks with a scheduled shift from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm and on-site work at the location.

Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent with 2 years of related experience, physical ability to perform demanding tasks including lifting up to 50 lbs, and good communication.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required with 2 years of job-related experience.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to communicate and follow basic work routines.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to complete tasks within designated timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily cleaning support to high‑traffic areas of the building designated by the supervisor.
• Stock bathrooms with toilet paper, paper towels, Kleenex, and soap.
• Sweep, vacuum, wipe, and mop storage units, hallways, restrooms, elevators, etc.
• Dust furniture, walls, and equipment, including moving and rearranging items as needed.
• Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors using cleaners, sponges, and squeegees.
• Follow basic work routines and standards in the application of work.
• Cuts grass, using walking‑type or riding mowers.
• Trims hedges and edges around walks, flower beds, and wells, using hedge trimmers, clippers and edging tools.
• Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth, using shears and other hand tools.
• Sprays lawn, shrubs and trees with fertilizer or insecticide.
• Plants grass, flowers, trees and shrubs.
• Waters lawn and shrubs during dry periods, using hose or activating sprinkler system.
• Pick up and dispose of leaves, paper or other litter.
• May clean comfort stations, office and workshop areas, and parking lots by sweeping, washing, mopping and polishing.

Skills

Physical stamina

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent with 2 years of job-related experience

Job description

Job Category: Laborer

Requisition Number: CUSTO007366

• Part-Time
• On-site
• Rate : $18.50 USD per hour

Locations

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Description

Job Summary

This position performs routine custodial and grounds maintenance duties to maintain clean, safe, and well-kept interior and exterior facilities in accordance with established procedures and company standards.

Shift: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Primary Job Functions

Custodial Duties

• Provide daily cleaning support to high‑traffic areas of the building designated by the supervisor.
• Stock bathrooms with toilet paper, paper towels, Kleenex, and soap.
• Sweep, vacuum, wipe, and mop storage units, hallways, restrooms, elevators, etc.
• Dust furniture, walls, and equipment, including moving and rearranging items as needed.
• Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors using cleaners, sponges, and squeegees.
• Ensure that cleaning supplies are stored in a safe, secure area always.
• Complete standardized cleaning processes per company and government contract standards.
• Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment.
• Attend regular staff meetings and required in service training sessions.
• Follow basic work routines and standards in the application of work.
• Use existing procedures to solve straightforward problems while having limited opportunity to exercise discretion.
• Cuts grass, using walking‑type or riding mowers (less than 2000 lbs.).
• Trims hedges and edges around walks, flower beds, and wells, using hedge trimmers, clippers and edging tools.
• Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth, using shears and other hand tools.
• Sprays lawn, shrubs and trees with fertilizer or insecticide.
• Plants grass, flowers, trees and shrubs.
• Waters lawn and shrubs during dry periods, using hose or activating sprinkler system.
• Pick up and dispose of leaves, paper or other litter.
• May clean comfort stations, office and workshop areas, and parking lots by sweeping, washing, mopping and polishing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience and Certification

• High School Diploma or equivalent required with 2 years of job-related experience.

Working Conditions

• Occasional exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Capability to perform physically demanding tasks, including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs, lifting (up to 50 lbs.) and moving furniture.
• Ability to follow basic work routines.
• Ability to communicate.
• Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.
• Ability to efficiently complete assigned tasks within designated timeframes.

Disclaimer

CBRE Government and Defense is thrilled at the opportunity for you to apply to one of our roles. The minimum pay rate for this position is $18.50. This position may also be eligible for a wide range of competitive benefits that can include but not limited to: medical, well-being, financial planning and short-term incentives benefits.

This description is not intended to be an “all inclusive” list of the accountabilities of the job described. Rather, it describes the general nature of the job. In addition, some aspects of this job may change over time, according to business needs, and these changes may not be recorded immediately. The requirements stated represent the minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities to qualify and satisfactorily perform this job.

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