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Grounds Lead

CBRE Government and Defense Services

Chesapeake, VAJob$26.15/hrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$26.15/hr
Location
Chesapeake, VA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Driver's License

Job overview

The Grounds Lead maintains grounds at industrial and commercial properties, including buildings and athletic fields, according to schedule. The role supervises a crew, assists with repairs to roads, walks, buildings, and mechanical equipment, and performs landscaping and equipment tasks. Applicants need a high school diploma or equivalent, at least five years of related work experience, a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the ability to pass a government background check.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Grounds MaintenanceCrew SupervisionShrub and Tree PruningMowing and EdgingPower Equipment OperationHand Tool UseEquipment RepairIndependent WorkCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsEnglishLifting 50 Pounds

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent5+ Years Related ExperienceValid Driver's LicenseReliable TransportationGovernment Background CheckPre-Employment Drug Test

Full job description

Rate: $26.15 USD per hour

Description

General Summary

Grounds lead assures grounds are maintained according to schedule of industrial, commercial property such as buildings, and athletic fields, and repairs equipment. The position will supervise their crew and assist in repair of roads, walks, buildings, and mechanical equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Prunes shrubs and trees using appropriate techniques according to the plant.

  • Edges, mows, uses leaf blowers and other tools or hands to remove trash and debris from grounds.

  • Operates power equipment such as, but not limited to, edger, hedge trimmers, chain saws, and tractor/loaders, as necessary.

  • Use hand tools such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge and brush trimmers, and axes. Performs minor repairs to equipment.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Salary: $26.15 per hour + $7.00 per hour fringe rate

Knowledge, Experience and Skill Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.

  • Minimum of five (5) years work experience, in a related field.

  • Able to perform tasks without supervision.

  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Must be able to read, write, understand basic English.

  • Must have valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

  • Able to pass government background.

Work Environment

  • Applicant will work outside during their entire shift. Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently during working hours.

  • Must be able to lift, push, pull and move a minimum of 50 pounds.

This job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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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