ISS World Careers

Portland, Oregon, United States

Groundskeeper

Posted over 1 month ago

Job Description

Hourly Wage


ISS offers full-time employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a

comprehensive leave program based on employment status. The hourly pay range for this position is $18.00 per hour - $20.00 per hour.


Work Hours


The work hours for this position are Mon-Fri, 6:00 am - 2:00 pm.


Key Purpose


The groundskeeper is part of janitorial/custodial team. This role is responsible to keep assigned areas, such as outdoor entryway and walkways in a clean and orderly condition. Work successfully with fellow employees & others. Understand and follow instructions, both verbal and written. Explain how to complete a task, understand instructions for task using

basic communication skills.


Success Criteria

  • Develop own skill base in line with agreed appraisal, taking responsibility for increased performance, and ensuring continued self-improvement
  • Participate and embrace the development opportunities within group

Key Areas of Collaboration and Influence


  • Support the team, and report to the Key Account Manager
  • Communicate effectively with colleagues within the Business Unit and across the company so that information is disseminated effectively and participate in project groups and meetings as required


Ideal Candidate Experience

  • No prior experience or training required
  • Recognize and understand safety signs and building warning systems
  • Understand safety requirements, understand & meet company handbook expectations
  • Ability to change tasks or assignments outside normal duties
  • Work in a team environment
  • Ability to operate various types of power equipment including lawnmowers, trimmers, leaf blowers, and other landscaping equipment
  • Ability to use hand tools required for landscaping

Key Accountabilities


  • Comply with safety rules, policies, and procedures; stop at-risk behavior of others and self
  • Perform work assignments in a team with other employees
  • Perform repetitive tasks
  • Primarily dedicated to an outdoor environment
  • Cleaning walkways
  • Picking up and taking out trash
  • Weather-related upkeep and cleaning
  • Follow all company procedures, policies, and rules
  • Take direction and respond to supervision
  • Talk with lead, supervisor, co-workers, managers, and customers in a professional manner
  • Fill in during staff shortage
  • Support shift lead in completing punch-list items
  • Use proper personal protective equipment
  • Present a professional appearance and conduct
  • Understand customer service and satisfaction
  • Understand reporting systems, and of the environment


Physical Demands & Work Environment

  • Must be able to understand ones own physical limitations to the extent necessary to perform the necessary functions and tasks of the job
  • The ability to stand 33%, Walk >66%, Sit <>
  • Use of hands and fingers to touch, handle, grip, feel, grasp <66%>66%>
  • Reach above shoulders <33%, push/pull="" and="" grasp="" with="" hands="" and="" arms="">33%,>
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  • Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl <33%>33%>
  • Frequently lift 0-10 pounds carry 1-3 feet
  • Occasionally lift 35 pounds and carry 1-5 feet
  • Talk and hear 100%
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust and focus 100%
  • Frequently lift 0-10 pounds and carry 1-3 feet
  • Occasionally lift 35 pounds and carry 1-5 feet
  • Exposure to outside weather conditions
  • Must be able to work under pressure and time deadlines during peak periods


As a global organization, ISS Group is committed to making the international community more resilient and just for all people. We encourage diversity and inclusion in their broadest terms, including ethnicity, race, age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, language, culture, and educational background. We look to lead our industry by example and to positively influence the market wherever we operate.

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