Grounds - Part Time

CBRE Government and Defense Services; Virginia; On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

CBRE GOVERNMENT & DEFENSE SERVICES is seeking a part-time grounds maintenance worker to care for industrial, commercial, or public properties. You will perform lawn care, hedge trimming, pruning, planting, and seasonal snow removal, while also supporting general maintenance tasks across facilities.

The role involves frequent physical work and exposure to outdoor conditions. The position may transition to full-time based on business needs and is based in the United States, Virginia.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable in grounds maintenance and exterior property care.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions.
• Experience with lawn care equipment and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Repairs structures and equipment.
• Cuts grass using walking-type or riding mowers.
• Trims hedges and edges around walks and beds.
• Prunes shrubs and trees to shape growth.
• Sprays lawn, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer or insecticide.
• Plants grass, flowers, trees and shrubs.
• Waters lawn and shrubs; uses sprinkler system.
• Picks up leaves and litter; removes snow as needed.
• Repairs and paints fences, gates and outbuildings.
• May assist in repair of roads, walks and buildings.
• May clean stations and parking lots; perform other duties.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Job description

Job Summary

Maintains grounds of industrial, commercial or public property.

Employment Type

This is a part-time position with the potential to transition to full-time based on business needs.

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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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 $28.39. 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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