Grounds Operator

3 weeks ago


Guelph, Canada Wellington Catholic District School Board Full time

_The Wellington Catholic DSB is committed to equity for all students and staff, and to delivering the highest quality education through a qualified workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. Upon request, we will provide reasonable accommodation in the hiring process to support applicants with disabilities. Please see the job opportunities page on our website for more details._

**Job Posting 23-047**

**GROUNDS OPERATOR**

**Location: Various**

**Seasonal Contract - exact dates to be determined**

**Start: April 2023**

**Ending: December 2023**

**8 hours per day, 40 hours per week**

**Rate Of Pay: $20.54/hr**

The Wellington Catholic District School Board invites qualified applicants for the seasonal position of Grounds Operator. The Board requires this role for elementary and secondary schools to work mostly in Guelph and Rockwood but may involve work at schools in Elora, Fergus, Erin, Arthur and Mount Forest.

**RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES**:

- Transporting equipment from site to site on a daily basis
- Cutting sites using mostly ride on lawn machines
- Using gas trimmer/edger
- Trimming bushes
- Pruning trees
- Raking grass and leaves
- Picking up garbage & debris
- Weeding and mulching beds
- Moving furniture and equipment at school Board locations
- Preparing school sites for school events
- Lining sports fields
- Minor equipment repair as needed
- Assist seasonal grounds students and some on the job instruction as needed

**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE**:

- Provide guidance and support to seasonal grounds students as well as oversight on daily tasks
- Follow a set schedule for maintaining the grounds at schools and Board office locations
- Adapt to changing priorities during the work day
- Work around school schedules for completing work
- Work alone a portion of the time operating the mower and other equipment
- Move from site to site during a typical day
- Work in a safe manner and in accordance with the OHSA, fire and electrical safety codes, WHMIS, and all applicable Board H&S policies, procedures
- Effective oral and written communication skills and the ability to read and understand verbal and written instructions, procedures and maintenance manuals

**POSTING DATE: THURSDAY March 2, 2023**

**CLOSING DATE: open until job is filled**

In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is being collected under the authority of the Education Act and will be used for employee recruitment and selection purposes.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 7 months

**Salary**: $20.54 per hour

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Secondary School (required)

**Experience**:

- Landscape maintenance: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: One location



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