Commercial Cleaner & Groundskeeper

Job Description

Job 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.   

Primary Job Functions  

• Provide daily cleaning support to high-traffic areas of the building designated by the supervisor. 
• Stock bathrooms with toilet paper, paper towels, Kleenex, and soap. 
• Sweep, vacuum, wipe, and mop storage units, hallways, restrooms, elevators, etc. 
• Dust furniture, walls, and equipment which includes moving and rearranging furniture. 
• Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors using cleaners, sponges, and squeegees. 
• Ensure that cleaning supplies are in a safe, secure area at all times. 
• Complete standardized cleaning process as per company standards. 
• Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment. 
• Attend all regular staff meetings and required in-service training sessions. 
• Follow basic work routines and standards in the application of work. 
• Use existing procedures to solve straightforward problems while having a limited opportunity to exercise discretion. 
• 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. 
• Pick up and dispose of leaves, paper or other litter. 
• May clean comfort stations, office and workshop areas, and parking lots by sweeping, washing, mopping and polishing. 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 
• Assist the handyman with ad-hoc projects, including hanging objects and moving furniture

What you'll need:

Education:  

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered

Experience  

• Required: Minimum of 2 years of job-related experience

Working Conditions:  

• Occasional exposure to environmental conditions such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, and chemicals

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Fulfill the physical requirements associated with this role. This includes stooping, standing, walking, and climbing stairs. Must be able to lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more. 
• In-depth understanding of a range of processes, procedures, systems, and concepts within own function and basic knowledge of related job functions required. 
• Ability to communicate. 
• Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset. 
• Ability to efficiently complete assigned tasks within designated timeframes. 
• Reliable and responsible, can work independently or as part of a team.  

Disclaimer:

CBRE Government and Defense is thrilled at the opportunity for you to apply to one of our roles. The hourly pay rate for this position is $20.00. 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 ITSEMPLOYEES OR OTHERWISE ALTERING AN EMPLOYEE’S AT WILL EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP WITH CBRE GOVERNMENT & DEFENSE SERVICES