Seasonal Grounds Laborer

CBRE Government and Defense Services; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Government and Defense Services is seeking a Seasonal Grounds Laborer to maintain grounds on industrial, commercial, or public properties. The role runs from 1 April 2026 through 2 October 2026, with duties including mowing, trimming, pruning, litter removal, snow removal, and general maintenance.

High school diploma required and ability to lift up to 50 lbs. This is a labor-intensive, on-site position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Able to understand verbal or written direction.
• Knowledgeable and skilled in ground maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Repairs structures and equipment.
• Cuts grass with mowing equipment.
• Trims hedges and edges around walks and beds.
• Prunes shrubs and trees to shape growth.
• Cleans leaves, litter and debris.
• Removes snow using shovel and snow blower.
• Spreads salt on walkways.
• Assists in repair of roads, walks, buildings and equipment.
• Cleans areas as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

Description

Job Summary

The Seasonal Grounds Laborer maintains grounds of industrial, commercial or public property.

Employment Duration:

4/1/2026 - 10/2/2026

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.

• 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.

Education, Experience and Certification

• 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

The rate for this position is $20.28. 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.

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