Grounds Maintenance Laborer

Jjwws; Colorado Springs, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Government and Defense is seeking a grounds maintenance role in Colorado Springs. You will perform lawn care, hedge trimming, planting, and general upkeep of outdoor areas, including snow removal and minor repairs.

The position requires knowledge of ground maintenance, ability to follow directions, and physical endurance (lift up to 50 lbs, stand for extended periods). Benefits may vary by bargaining unit agreements.

Qualifications

• Grounds maintenance knowledge and skills.
• Ability to understand verbal or written directions.
• Physical demands: lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Repairs structures and equipment.
• Cuts grass with mowing equipment.
• Trims hedges and edges around walks and beds.
• Sprays lawn, shrubs and trees with fertilizer or insecticide.
• Plants grass, flowers, trees and shrubs.
• Assists in repair of roads, walks, buildings and mechanical equipment.
• Removes snow from walks, driveways, roads, or parking lots.
• Picks up leaves and litter.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Verbal and written directions

Education

High School Diploma

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.
• 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.
• Picks 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.
• Repairs and paints fences, gates, benches, tables, guardrails, and outbuildings.
• 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

• Required 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

CBRE Government and Defense is thrilled at the opportunity for you to apply to one of our roles. The rate for this position is $19.45. 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 requirementsstated represent the minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities to qualify and satisfactorily perform this job.

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