Grounds Laborer

CBRE Government and Defense Services; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Government and Defense Services is seeking a grounds maintenance worker in Chesapeake, VA. The role involves performing duties across landscaping, lawn care, and basic facility upkeep to maintain the appearance and safety of industrial and public properties.

Responsibilities include mowing, pruning, hedge trimming, snow removal, litter pickup, and basic repair work. Candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be prepared for physically demanding outdoor work year-round.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledgeable and skilled in ground maintenance.
• Ability to understand verbal or written direction.

Responsibilities

• Repairs structures and equipment.
• 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.
• Pick up and dispose of leaves, paper or other litter.
• Removes snow from walks, driveways, roads, or parking lots, using shovel and snow blower.
• Spreads salt on walkways and other areas.
• Assists in repair of roads, walks, buildings and mechanical equipment.
• May clean comfort stations, office and workshop areas, and parking lots by sweeping, washing, mopping and polishing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Follow directions

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Job Summary

Maintains grounds of industrial, commercial or public property.

Primary Job Functions

• Repairs structures and equipment.




• 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.




• Pick up and dispose of leaves, paper or other litter.




• Removes snow from walks, driveways, roads, or parking lots, using shovel and snow blower.




• Spreads salt on walkways and other areas.




• Assists in repair of roads, walks, buildings and mechanical equipment.




• 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

Working Conditions

• Frequent heavy or intense physical requirements.




• Frequent exposure to a number of disagreeable environmental elements, such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc.




• Injury may require professional treatment or hospitalization--constant precautions required, i.e., face mask, safety glasses, and/or ear protection always needed.




• Be able to stand extended period of time, push, pull, bend, kneel, and stretch as required




• Be able to lift 50 lbs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledgeable and skilled in ground maintenance.




• Able to understand verbal or written direction.

Disclaimer

The rate for this position is $19.59. This position may also be eligible for a wide range of benefits based on applicable bargaining unit agreements.

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.

THIS DOCUMENT SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS CREATING A CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT BETWEEN CBRE GOVERNMENT & DEFENSE SERVICES AND ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR OTHERWISE ALTERING AN EMPLOYEE’S AT WILL EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP WITH CBRE GOVERNMENT & DEFENSE SERVICES.

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