Custodian Groundskeeper Lead

Custodian Groundskeeper Lead

Employer: CBRE Government and Defense Services. 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