Grounds Laborer

J&J Worldwide Services; Chesapeake, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Government and Defense is seeking a grounds maintenance worker to sustain and enhance exterior areas on industrial, commercial, or public properties in Chesapeake, VA. The role involves mowing, edging, pruning, litter removal, and assisting with repairs and cleaning duties, with a strong emphasis on safety and physical endurance.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and the ability to follow verbal or written directions.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable and skilled in ground maintenance.
• Able to understand verbal or written direction.

Responsibilities

• Repairs structures and equipment.
• Cuts grass using walking-type or riding mowers.
• Trims hedges and edges around walks, flower beds, and wells.
• Prunes shrubs and trees to shape growth using 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 knowledge

Verbal written direction

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Chesapeake - VA
Chesapeake, VA 23322, USA

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,clippersand edging tools.
• Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth, using shears and other hand tools.
• Pick up anddisposeof leaves,paperor other litter.
• Removes snow from walks, driveways, roads, or parking lots, using shovel and snow blower.
• Spreads salt on walkways and other areas.
• Assistsin repair of roads, walks,buildingsand mechanical equipment.
• May clean comfort stations, office and workshop areas, and parking lots by sweeping, washing,moppingand 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 toa number ofdisagreeable environmental elements, such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc.
• Injury may require professional treatment or hospitalization--constant precautionsrequired, i.e., face mask, safety glasses, and/or ear protectionalways needed.
• Be able to stand extendedperiod of time, push, pull, bend, kneel, and stretch asrequired
• Be able to lift 50 lbs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledgeable and skilled ingroundmaintenance.
• Able to understand verbal or written direction.

Disclaimer

CBRE Government and Defense is thrilled at the opportunity for you to apply to one of our roles. 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 recordedimmediately.The requirementsstatedrepresent the minimum levels of knowledge,skillsand/or abilities to qualify and satisfactorily perform this job.

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