Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Worker

4 weeks ago


Grande Prairie, Canada Grande Prairie Regional College Full time
Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Worker - (4806)

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Job Title

Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Worker

Student

Education

Some College

Category

Facilities, Maintenance and Operations

Job Type

Other-Temporary Appointment (920)

Job Description

Background

Northwestern Polytechnic, Canada’s newest polytechnic, aspires to be the most entrepreneurial polytechnic in Canada by 2034. We are recruiting individuals who spark creativity, drive innovation, are highly engaged and are eager to embrace our core values: innovation & responsiveness. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, one who is willing to turn risk into opportunity, Northwestern is your employer of choice. A recently aligned strategic plan identifies 1, 3, 5, and 10-year goals, tactics and actions that will ensure Canada’s newest polytechnic will be the most entrepreneurial in Canada. 

The Role

The Facilities, Maintenance and Operations (FMO) Department requires two Seasonal Maintenance Ground Workers. These roles are important members of the FMO Team. Under the direction of the Facilities Manager, they perform a wide variety of tasks including, but not limited to:

  • Exterior demand and preventative maintenance:
    • repairs and maintenance of entrances, walkways and roadways using manual labor and equipment.
    • sweep, wash and paint entrances, walkways and roadways.
    • lawn maintenance including mowing, trimming, edging, and herbicide spraying.
    • garbage and debris collection.
    • operate vehicles and small equipment
    • assist in minor fleet vehicle maintenance; i.e., car washes
  • Interior demand and preventative duties:
    • assembly and moving of furniture and equipment.
    • setting up for events.
    • assisting maintenance service workers with minor repairs and projects as required.
  • Other tasks as requested by the Manager, Facilities.

Typical work hours are Monday to Friday 7:00 am to 3:00 pm (35-hour work week), however there may be occasions when the work schedule may shift and some weekend work, early morning work or evening work may be required.

The hourly wage is $21.00

What We Offer

NWP offers lifelong learning opportunities through professional development & wellness programs, and a student-centered culture that is vital to our community. Consider joining Canada’s newest polytechnic, committed to be the most entrepreneurial polytechnic by 2034.

Job Requirements

Necessary skills and attributes to be successful in this role include: 

  • must have a valid Class 5 drivers license
  • able to lift 25 kg 
  • a strong work ethic adaptable and able to learn new tasks
  • requires good manual dexterity and is expected to be able to operate/learn to operate various hand power tools
  • anticipate and remedy any potentially hazardous conditions.
  • operate equipment in a safe and courteous manner at all times.
  • perform daily safety and maintenance checks on equipment used.
  • excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Note: These positions may be partially funded by the Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) Program provided by Service Canada. Candidates whose appointments will be partially funded by the grant, must meet the following eligibility requirements:

  • be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment;
  • be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment; and
  • have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of the employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial legislation and regulations. 

How to Apply

Only applications received electronically via the NWP website will be considered.

We review all applications to select candidates whose qualifications and experience most closely meet our needs.

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