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Grounds Maintenance/Window Cleaning Technician (Great for a college student).

We are looking to employ a dedicated and hard-working ground maintenance worker/window cleaning technician to perform grounds work and clean the windows of various federal buildings. The ground maintenance duties include using various motorized tools such as riding lawn mowers, push mowers, weed trimmers and hand tools.

The window cleaning technician's responsibilities include using poles to clean windows at airport control towers while wearing a safety harness, transporting all equipment and supplies to job sites, and attending mandatory safety meetings. You will also ensure that the company vehicle is clean and well-maintained.

To be successful in these roles, you should be knowledgeable of health and safety regulations and have a good sense of balance. Ultimately, an outstanding window cleaning technician should be able to safely operate lift equipment as well as demonstrate excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Window Cleaning Technician Responsibilities:

• Removing dirt and grime from windows and glass surfaces using a non-abrasive glass cleaning solution, water, and rubber squeegee blades.
• Determining whether window glass is clear, reflective, or tinted, and adapting window cleaning techniques accordingly.
• Using a scrim or microfiber cloth to dry around the edges of the glass.
• Using towel cloths to remove excess water and moisture from windowsills.
• Cleaning tower cab window shades using approved products and methods.
• Ensuring that all window cleaning and lift equipment are in good working order.
• Operating aerial lift platforms and other lift equipment to reach the windows of high-rise buildings.
• Ensuring that the company vehicle is adequately always stocked with window cleaning supplies.

The following are key responsibilities associated with Grounds Maintenance:

• Cuts lawns using hand, power, or riding mower; trims and edges around walks, flower beds, walls, etc.
• Plants grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs; prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth, using shears and other hand tools.
• Sprays lawns, trees and shrubs with fertilizers and insecticides.
• May perform minor repairs and maintenance procedures on equipment utilized in ground maintenance.
• May perform routine laboring and maintenance duties when ground keeping work has been completed.

Appropriately cleaning up after each job to ensure that there is no residue or dirt left behind.

$23.41 hr.+ $4.41 H&W

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.... FORTIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities.

FORTIS  is an E-Verify employer.

Applicants must receive favorable background and drug screen results and meet eligibility requirements for access to government computer systems and or facilities.  Drug screens follow Federal guidelines. Must have a clean driving record and be able to pull a trailer with lawn care equipment.