Groundskeeper Lead

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

Job summary

CBRE Government and Defense Services is seeking a Lead Custodian/Groundskeeper to supervise custodial and grounds staff, perform routine maintenance, and ensure clean, safe facilities in government/defense environments.

The role requires a High School Diploma with 2 years of related experience and the ability to manage tasks, coordinate work, and adhere to safety standards. The position focuses on physical duties and coordination within a dynamic site.

Qualifications

• Capability to perform physically demanding tasks including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs, lifting up to 50 lbs and moving furniture.
• Ability to follow basic work routines.
• Ability to communicate clearly.
• Strong organizational skills and an inquisitive mindset.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks within designated timeframes.

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 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 sprinkler system.
• Picks up leaves, paper or other litter and disposes of it.
• Removes snow from walks, driveways, roads, or parking lots with 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.

Skills

Physical stamina

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Follow routines

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Job Summary

This position performs routine custodial and grounds maintenance duties to maintain clean, safe, and well‑kept interior and exterior facilities in accordance with established procedures and company standards. The Lead also provides daily directions to custodial and groundskeeping staff, assists with task coordination, and ensures work is completed in alignment with performance, safety, and security expectations within government and defense environments.

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

• High School Diploma or equivalent required with 2 years of job‑related experience.

Working Conditions

• Occasional exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Capability to perform physically demanding tasks, including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs, lifting (up to 50 lbs.) and moving furniture.


• Ability to follow basic work routines.


• Ability to communicate.


• Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.


• Ability to efficiently complete assigned tasks within designated timeframes.

Disclaimer

The minimum pay rate 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.

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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