Groundskeeper

2 weeks ago

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Dalhousie University Full time

Position Details:

  • Position Information
    Position Title
  • Groundskeeper

Department/Unit

  • Facilities Management

Location

  • Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number

  • FM0124

Employee Group

  • NSGEU Local 99

Position Type

  • Regular, On-Going

Duration of Contract (if applicable)

Employment Type

  • Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE)

  • 1.0

Rate
- $20.20 per hour

Classification

  • Groundskeeper

About Dalhousie University

  • Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada's leading researchintensive university and a driver of the region's intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our 18,800 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purposedriven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary

  • Reporting to the Environmental Services Manager, Groundskeepers perform horticulture, landscape, grounds, waste management, recycling, snow clearing and salting, and various maintenance duties within the university campus, under the direction of the Supervisor or designate.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assists with the maintenance and cleanup of all exterior grounds areas
  • Performs leaf cleanup and preparation of flower beds for winter
  • Clears step areas, exits, ramps, walkways and exterior drains of snow, ice, debris and leaves, etc.
  • Spot checks the grounds daily for slippery conditions and applies salt as required
  • Cleans up after renovations to campus properties
  • Performs exterior window washing as required
  • Prepares, plants and maintains flower/shrub beds, trees
  • Performs lawn maintenance activities (e

g:
rolling, aerating, replacing sods)

  • Completes small landscaping projects, as directed
  • Performs litter collection and removes discarded materials from university buildings
  • Empties exterior waste receptacles as per schedule
  • Collects refuse from all areas not serviced by the contracted waste hauler=s dumpsters
  • Sorts and prepares wastes for transport to recycling or composting facilities
  • Assists trucking personnel as required
  • Operates grounds, transportation vehicles and other equipment, as required
  • Performs other duties, as required

Note

  • This position is physically demanding. Extensive kneeling, bending, standing and squatting required.
Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus.

Dalhousie's vaccine mandate has been suspended at this time, and employees no longer need to provide proof of full vaccination.

However, health and safety risks to our community will continue to be monitored and a vaccine mandate may be reinstated if necessary.


Required Qualifications

  • Three years recent and related experience is required
  • Must possess a valid Class 5 Nova Scotia driver's license
  • Must provide a clean driver's abstract annually and immediately advise of any infractions affecting drivers license status
  • Must be capable of operating all landscape maintenance equipment (e

g:
pick-up truck, tractor, ride-on mower, etc.)

  • Ability to operate skid steer, chain saw, and forklift (preferably certified) an asset
  • Basic plant identification skills an asset
  • Working knowledge of horticultural procedures (test given at interview)
  • Must be able to take direction and work with mínimal supervision
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Good communication and organizational skills
  • Must be willing to work overtime, as required
  • General safety and WHMIS training an asset
  • Must be able and willing to work at heights
  • Must be physically fit and able to lift up to 50 lbs. repeatedly

Assets

Additional Information

Application Consideration

Diversity Statement

  • Posting Detail Information
    Number of Vacancies
  • 2

Open Date

  • 01/23/2024

Close Date

  • 01/30/2024

Open Until Filled

  • No
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