Snow Removal & On-Call Cleaner

About the role

Job Title

Essential Responsibilities

Snow Removal Operations

• Operate plow trucks, snow blowers, skid steers, loaders, and other snow removal equipment to clear parking lots, roadways, drive lanes, and designated site areas.
• Perform manual snow removal activities using shovels and snow blowers around entrances, sidewalks, stairways, ramps, and other pedestrian walkways.
• Apply salt, sand, and de-icing materials to roadways, parking lots, and walkways to maintain safe operating conditions.
• Monitor weather conditions and respond promptly to snow and ice events, including overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and early morning call-outs.
• Conduct pre-shift and post-shift inspections of vehicles and equipment, reporting maintenance needs or operational concerns to management.
• Follow established snow response plans, route assignments, and safety procedures.
• Maintain clear communication with supervisors and team members throughout snow events to ensure timely completion of work assignments.

General Facility Support

• Assist with site maintenance and light custodial duties as needed during periods without active snow events.
• Support cleaning and upkeep of building entrances, walkways, and common areas to maintain a professional appearance.
• Report hazardous conditions, property damage, equipment malfunctions, or safety concerns immediately to management.
• Adhere to all company safety policies, procedures, and customer site requirements.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to safely operate snow removal equipment, including plow trucks and related machinery.
• Availability to work an on-call schedule during the winter season and respond to weather-related events with little notice.
• Ability to work outdoors in severe winter weather conditions, including snow, ice, wind, and freezing temperatures.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and shoveling up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Strong attention to safety, dependability, and attendance.
• Reliable transportation to report to assigned work locations during inclement weather.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in commercial snow removal operations.
• Experience operating plow trucks, skid steers, loaders, tractors, or similar equipment.
• Prior 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.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, climb, and shovel for extended periods.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly and occasionally up to 75 pounds.
• Work in outdoor environments exposed to varying weather conditions, including snow, ice, freezing temperatures, and low visibility.
• Ability to safely enter and exit vehicles and equipment multiple times throughout a shift.

Pay and benefits

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work.

In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate's experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

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