Snow Removal & On-Call Cleaner

Cushman & Wakefield • Boston, MA

3d

About The Position

The Snow Removal & On-Call Cleaner operates snow-removal equipment and performs manual snow and ice clearing at assigned sites. The role responds to weather events on an on-call basis during the winter season, including overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and early-morning call-outs. Work includes clearing parking lots, roadways, drive lanes, entrances, sidewalks, stairways, ramps, and other designated areas, and applying salt, sand, and de-icing materials to maintain safe conditions.

When there are no active snow events, the employee may assist with site maintenance and light custodial duties, including cleaning building entrances, walkways, and common areas. The role requires outdoor work in severe winter conditions and physically demanding activity, including regularly lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds. Eligible employees may enroll in benefit programs, and compensation is subject to factors including location, experience, qualifications, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to safely operate snow-removal equipment, including plow trucks and related machinery.
• Availability for an on-call schedule during the winter season and ability to respond to weather-related events with little notice.
• Ability to work outdoors in severe winter weather, including snow, ice, wind, and freezing temperatures.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and regularly shoveling up to 50 pounds.
• Strong attention to safety, dependability, and attendance.
• Reliable transportation to assigned work locations during inclement weather.
• Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, climb, and shovel for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly and occasionally up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to work in outdoor conditions with snow, ice, freezing temperatures, and low visibility.
• Ability to safely enter and exit vehicles and equipment multiple times during a shift.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in commercial snow-removal operations.
• Experience operating plow trucks, skid steers, loaders, tractors, or similar equipment.
• Experience in grounds maintenance, facilities services, landscaping, construction, or property maintenance.
• Knowledge of snow and ice management best practices and de-icing applications.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Operate plow trucks, snow blowers, skid steers, loaders, and other snow-removal equipment to clear parking lots, roadways, drive lanes, and designated site areas.
• Manually remove snow around entrances, sidewalks, stairways, ramps, and other pedestrian walkways using shovels and snow blowers.
• Apply salt, sand, and de-icing materials to roadways, parking lots, and walkways.
• Monitor weather conditions and respond promptly to snow and ice events, including overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and early-morning call-outs.
• Inspect vehicles and equipment before and after shifts and report maintenance needs or operational concerns to management.
• Follow snow response plans, route assignments, and safety procedures.
• Communicate with supervisors and team members throughout snow events to complete assignments on time.
• Assist with site maintenance and light custodial duties when there are no active snow events.
• Clean and maintain building entrances, walkways, and common areas.
• Immediately report hazardous conditions, property damage, equipment malfunctions, and safety concerns to management.
• Follow company safety policies, procedures, and customer site requirements.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, vision insurance, and dental insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life and disability insurance programs.
• Paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Competitive pay, subject to eligibility and other stated factors.

What This Job Offers

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