Landscape Operator

2 months ago

London, Canada Western University Full time

**Classification & Regular Hours**:
Hours per Week: 40

Hourly Rate: $28.93

Please note, this is a temporary full time contract opportunity with an expected end date of March 29, 2025. There are multiple vacancies available.

**About Western**:
Considered Canada's most beautiful University, Western's main campus spans 400 acres of Gothic-style buildings mixed with modern LEED-certified capital structures providing an idyllic environment for our community of scholars. The university is located in London, Canada, a safe, vibrant and welcoming community of more than 350,000 people serving as a regional medical and industrial hub for southwestern Ontario.

**About Us**:
Facilities Management fosters safe, inclusive and vibrant environments that inspire community engagement, life-bettering research and the pursuit of academic excellence.

Facilities Management is responsible for the planning, development, engineering, construction, operation, maintenance and stewardship of all the buildings, infrastructure, sites and services within Western’s campus community. FM departments include the AVP’s office, Facilities Development & Engineering, Power Plant, Business Operations, Sustainability, Building Services, Facilities Operations and Parking & Visitor Services. Our integrated team provides exceptional service in creating and maintaining Western’s facilities and in serving the community.

**Responsibilities**:
The Landscape Operator performs labour intensive and skilled work associated with the maintenance, construction, repair, alteration and inspection of campus grounds and facilities utilizing supplied vehicles, power equipment and associated tools.

**Qualifications**:
**Education**:

- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
- Completion of at least one industry related post-secondary course at an accredited institution **or** at least one industry related course offered through a landscape industry trade organization relating to the requirements of the role description
- Maintain, at minimum, a valid Ontario G Driver’s License
- Maintain a current First Aid Certificate including CPR where required

**Experience**:

- Within the last 10 years:

- At least 3 years continuous experience working within a landscape environment performing summer and winter landscape maintenance/installation including snow and ice management
- At least 3 years of continuous experience in a large and complex environment such as a commercial, industrial, or institutional setting:

- Operating loading equipment, such as skid steers and tractors
- Operating various types of turf maintenance equipment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

- Comprehensive knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to landscape services
- In-depth understanding of tools, equipment, principles, materials, and terminology associated with landscape services
- Basic understanding of other positions within Facilities Management with which you interact
- Comprehensive knowledge in the current versions of all applicable legislation, regulations, codes and standards
- Comprehensive understanding of hydraulic, power take-off (PTO) and mechanically driven implements and attachments
- Knowledgeable in the operation landscape maintenance and installation vehicles and equipment
- Ability to investigate, identify, analyze and document information in written or electronic form and resolve problems, as well as organize and order work materials, tools, and support staff in the shop and on the job site
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including to lift and transport materials, bend, excavate, climb and reach repetitively, as well as to work in confined spaces or in areas containing designated substances found within OH&S Act as required
- Ability to work well in a team environment as well as autonomously with mínimal supervision, and to perform tasks in emergency situations
- Ability to interpret and work from electronic/written operation instruction sheets as well as mechanical electrical and geographical drawings/maps and produce quick-sketch working diagrams
- Comprehensive electronic, oral and written communication skills with ability to listen fully and respond courteously to instructions, questions and comments
- Dependable and co-operative disposition with ability to establish a rapport with customers, leaders and peers, as well as to interact with others in positive ways which develop mutual understanding, respect and productive relationships

**Union Statement**:
**Background Checks**:
Please note, successful applicants may be required to produce a current police information record check(s) from a police service prior to commencing employment.

**Western Values Diversity**:
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.

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