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Groundskeeper

Job Description Summary

The Utility/Grounds Worker will be responsible for event setups and breakdown according to scheduled events, Completion of assigned work orders, light grounds work , Project work ie: shampoo carpets, strip floors, burnish floors, window washing etc. , and other related duties as required.  

Job Description

Job Title:

Utility/Grounds Worker / Monday - Firday 8:00am â“ 4:30pm

Reports to:

Account Manager, Assistant Account Manger

Dept/Location:

Simmons University - Boston, MA

Job classification:

Full-time, hourly, non-exempt

Summary of Position:

The Utility/Grounds Worker will be responsible for completion of all event setups and breakdown according to scheduled events, Complete work orders as assigned and returned for completion.  Complete assigned project work ie: shampoo carpets, strip floors, burnish floors, window washing etc., could also be assigned duties on the Residence Campus as needed during the summer months.  Could also need to fill in at Daly Field as needed.

• Snow removal is a mandatory aspect of this job.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the placement and set-up of tables, chairs, club tables, cocktail tables, and any other furniture utilized by the University to meet the needs of its various clients and departments.

• Ability and working knowledge of floor equipment; burnishing machines, floor scrubbers, extractor machines, wet/dry vacuums, etc. is preferred but not necessary.
• Properly clean and buff tile floor services as needed.

• Maintain an ongoing rotation building by building of detailed project work

• Working knowledge of proper floor chemicals used in the process of flooring projects.
• Stripping and waxing as well as carpet extraction occurs occasionally throughout the year.
• During the winter months, this position will be responsible for snow removal and is considered a mandatory part of this position.

• Follow all safety and personnel rules and regulations.

Requirements:

• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions in English.
• Minimum of 2-5 yearsâ™ experience in Janitorial work
• Janitorial experience in a Higher Education account a plus
• Must hold and maintain a valid driverâ™s license per job requirements
• 1-3 yearsâ™ working experience in floor care.

• 1-3 years working knowledge with custodial chemicals

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to work effectively with a team.
• Ability to work independently as needed to support the group effort.
• Must be able to perform all physical aspects of the above job duties, including the ability to lift up to 50 lbs

*Job duties may be modified at any time.

About Us:
A leader in facilities services with 65 years of experience. C&W Services is one of the largest facility services companies in the USA & Canada with a 65-year history of helping clients drive down operating expenses, increase facility efficiency and up-time, enable strategic business decisions and create positive experiences for the people who work, shop, learn, live and play in the facilities we maintain. Weâ™re building the best team in the industry â“ our people are the heart and vitality of C&W Services. In joining C&W Services, youâ™re joining a firm with a rich history, blue-chip client list, and the backing of sister company Cushman & Wakefield, one of the worldâ™s largest property advisory firms and the reason for our success is simple - talented people. Visit our website at https://cwservices.com.
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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Note: This position requires compliance with our COVID related protocols, which may also include client-specific requirements. This might include, but is not limited to, either providing documentation of full vaccination as per CDC (if in U.S.) or public health mandate (if in Canada) guidelines or agreeing to regular COVID testing.

C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmativeâ‹ Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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