Goodwill Of Greater Washington Hiring for NGA-Grounds Person-req 5142 at Washington, District Of Columbia Full Time

DIVISION: Contracts Operations REPORTS TO: Lead Grounds Person and Area Manager POSITION SUMMARY: Position provides outdoor grounds cleaning services for the National Gallery of Art during the regular work week and after nighttime concerts. HOURS: Saturday 8:30am-5:00pm and Sunday 9am-6pm. Must have a valid Drivers License This position is part of the AbilityOne jobs program for individuals with significant disabilities. Essential Duties and 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. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: Must be able to work long hours outside during the extreme weather conditions of spring and summer months. (Rain/ Heat) 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. Minimum six months previous experience. Note: Training will be provided on all outdoors equipment and safety guidelines. This job will entail exposure to extreme weather and workers may encounter rodents: rats, mice, squirrels etc. Preferred Qualifications: Previous grounds keeping experience. Please ensure that your resume reflects a history consistent with the duties and requirements desired for this position.