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Grounds - Part Time

Part-time

CBRE Government and Defense Services

Quantico, VAPart-time$28.39/hrPosted 5mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$28.39/hr
Location
Quantico, VA
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

CBRE Government and Defense Services is hiring a Grounds - Part Time. The Grounds position at CBRE Government and Defense Services involves maintaining industrial, commercial, or public property grounds. Responsibilities include repairing structures and equipment, cutting grass, trimming hedges, pruning shrubs and trees, and planting various flora. The role also entails spraying with fertilizer or insecticide, watering during dry periods, and removing litter and snow. This part-time position has the potential to transition to full-time based on business needs.

Key focus areas include Repair structures and equipment, Cut grass, using walking-type or riding mowers (less than 2000 lbs.), and Trim hedges and edges around walks, flower beds, and wells.

Successful candidates bring Lift 50 lbs+. Important skills include Ground Maintenance, Understand Verbal Direction, and Understand Written Direction.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Ground MaintenanceUnderstand Verbal DirectionUnderstand Written Direction

Qualifications

Lift 50 Lbs

Full job description

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.

  • Performs 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

CBRE Government and Defense is thrilled at the opportunity for you to apply to one of our roles. 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

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

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