Grounds Person NGA FT

Goodwill of Greater Washington • Washington, DC

9h • Onsite

About The Position

This position provides outdoor grounds cleaning services for the National Gallery of Art during the regular work week and after nighttime concerts. The schedule is Wednesday – Sunday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, though schedules are subject to change with the needs of the business. This role is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the grounds in accordance with contract standards and is expected to behave in accordance with divisional and organizational RISE values and expectations.

Requirements

• Must be able to work long hours outside during the extreme weather conditions of spring, summer and winter months (rain, heat and/or snow).
• Requires prolonged walking and standing.
• Frequent bending, reaching and stooping.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull and carry large, heavy trash containers and bags (approximately 15 pounds).
• Must be able to work with and around large crowds.
• Must be able to pick up and remove debris from grounds.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to decipher/comprehend signs indicating danger.
• Must be able to obtain federal security clearance to work at assigned work site.

Nice To Haves

• Previous grounds keeping experience.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for removing all trash from outside of buildings and in park area and ensuring grounds are clean in accordance with the contract standards.
• Use outdoor equipment to maintain grounds, including: water hoses, leaf blower, billy goat etc.
• Cleans and maintains all assigned equipment and reports any safety or mechanical concerns to the Lead Worker.
• Removal of dead animals such as small birds.
• Responsible for constant outside policing of all buildings and grounds.
• Ensures that equipment and supplies are maintained in clean and working condition.
• Responsible for monitoring inventory.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed