Grounds (Lead Foreman) [s]

CBRE Government & Defense Services; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Government & Defense Services is seeking a Grounds Foreman to supervise grounds maintenance for industrial, commercial, or public properties in Tucson. You will direct crews, assign tasks, and ensure work is completed safely and in accordance with procedures and contract requirements.

The role requires a high school diploma, knowledge of landscaping, and prior supervisory experience. You will operate equipment, monitor safety, and perform hands-on duties such as planting, watering, snow

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge and experience in grounds maintenance.
• Prior lead or supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to provide work direction and coordinate daily activities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct assigned grounds maintenance personnel.
• Assign, coordinate, and inspect work to ensure timely completion.
• Ensure groundskeeping tools and equipment are properly operated, maintained, and stored.
• Monitor work areas and completed work for quality, safety, and contract compliance.
• Ensure personnel follow safety, environmental, and security requirements.
• Assist with training and providing guidance to grounds personnel.
• Perform grounds maintenance duties alongside the crew as needed.
• Plant grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs.
• Water lawns and shrubs using hoses or sprinkler systems.
• Coordinate snow and ice removal from walks, driveways, roads, and parking areas.
• Spread salt or other approved materials on walkways and designated areas.
• Assist with repairs to roads, walks, buildings, and equipment as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Grounds maintenance experience

Supervisory experience

Coordinate daily activities

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Operation of equipment

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Grounds maintenance equipment

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

The Grounds Foreman supervises and coordinates grounds maintenance activities to maintain the grounds of industrial, commercial, or public property. This position provides daily direction to grounds personnel, assigns and monitors work, and ensures grounds maintenance activities are completed safely and in accordance with established procedures, contract requirements, and company standards.

Primary Job Functions

• Supervise and provide daily direction to assigned grounds maintenance personnel.
• Assign, coordinate, and inspect work to ensure timely and satisfactory completion.
• Ensure groundskeeping tools and equipment are properly operated, maintained, and stored.
• Monitor work areas and completed work for quality, safety, and contract compliance.
• Ensure personnel follow applicable safety, environmental, and security requirements.
• Assist with training and providing guidance to grounds personnel.
• Perform grounds maintenance duties alongside the crew as operational needs require.
• Plant grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs.
• Water lawns and shrubs using hoses or sprinkler systems.
• Pick up and dispose of leaves, paper, litter, and other debris.
• Coordinate and perform snow and ice removal from walks, driveways, roads, and parking areas using appropriate equipment.
• Spread salt or other approved materials on walkways and designated areas.
• Assist with repairs to roads, walks, buildings, and equipment as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Experience and Skill Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge and experience in grounds maintenance and landscaping activities.
• Prior lead, foreman, or supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to provide work direction and coordinate daily activities of assigned personnel.
• Ability to understand and communicate verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to safely operate grounds maintenance equipment, hand tools, and power tools.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Frequent heavy or intense physical activity.
• Frequent exposure to environmental conditions including heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, and other outdoor elements.
• Required to use appropriate personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, hearing protection, and other PPE as applicable.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods and push, pull, bend, kneel, and stretch as required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Disclaimer

The minimum pay range for this position is $23.00 - 25.00. 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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