Groundskeeper - On-call

**Groundskeeper - On-Call**:
This position provides grounds keeping and general maintenance services to the College at the Castlegar campus.

**Location**
- Castlegar

**Department**
- College Services

**Subdepartment**
- Maintenance

**Employee Group**
- PPWC

**Recruitment Type**
- Internal / External

**Appointment Type**
- On Call

**FTE**
- 0

**Hrs / Week**
- 0

**Desired Start Date**
- 02/07/2024

**Closing Date**
- 21/06/2024

**Competition #**
- 14101

**Main Duties and Responsibilities**
- Maintaining lawns, shrubs, trees, flower beds and planters.
- Landscaping and irrigation.
- Maintaining and clearing walkways, roads, and parking lots.
- Servicing and repairing grounds equipment.
- Repairing and maintaining sprinkler systems.

Performs general maintenance services including:

- Assist Maintenance trades people as required.
- Complete maintenance and minor repairs to assigned tools and equipment.
- Setting up and taking down furniture/equipment for special events and functions.
- Minor "handyperson" repairs.
- Assembling furniture.
- Picking up and delivering of freight.
- Cleaning maintenance vehicles.
- Must be able to work in both Castlegar and Nelson campuses.
- Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

**Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities**
- Must be in good physical condition.
- Must be able to work with others in a team environment.

**Education and Experience**
- High School Graduation.
- Valid BC Driver's license.
- WHMIS Certificate.
- Groundskeeping training or a minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in this area.
- Must have education or equivalent experience with plant and tree maintenance.
- Must have a valid forklift operating certificate.
- Must have training and experience operating a chainsaw.
- Experience in operating a zero-turn commercial mower.

**This is an on-call position commencing approximately July 2, 2024. Salary will be Pay Grade 8, $32.41 per hour in accordance with the Selkirk College PPWC Collective Agreement.