Job Description

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. 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

Custodial Duties

• 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, including moving and rearranging items as needed.
• Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors using cleaners, sponges, and squeegees.
• Ensure that cleaning supplies are stored in a safe, secure area always.
• Complete standardized cleaning processes per company and government contract standards.
• Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment.
• Attend 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 limited opportunity to exercise discretion.

Groundskeeping Duties

• Cut grass using walking-type or riding mowers (less than 2000 lbs).
• Trim hedges and edge around walkways, flower beds, and wells using hedge trimmers, clippers, and edging tools.
• Prune shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth using shears and other hand tools.
• Apply fertilizer or insecticide to lawns, shrubs, and trees as directed.
• Plant grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs as part of seasonal or routine landscaping.
• Water lawns and shrubs during dry periods using hoses or sprinkler systems.
• Pick up and dispose of leaves, paper, or other litter to maintain clean outdoor areas.
• Clean comfort stations, office areas, workshop spaces, and parking lots by sweeping, washing, mopping, and polishing as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience and Certification

• High School Diploma or equivalent required with 1+ years of prior shift manager or supervisory experience

Working Conditions

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

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.
• Requires the ability to explain complex concepts or sensitive information.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products. 

Disclaimer

CBRE Government and Defense is thrilled at the opportunity for you to apply to one of our roles. The minimum 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 ITS EMPLOYEES OR OTHERWISE ALTERING AN EMPLOYEE’S AT WILL EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP WITH CBRE GOVERNMENT & DEFENSE SERVICES.

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