Grounds Operations Lead

4 weeks ago


Niagara, Canada Niagara College Canada Full time

Located in the heart of the Niagara Region - just minutes from one of the world’s most well-known tourism destinations - Niagara College offers more than 130 innovative programs between our campuses in Welland and Niagara-on-the-Lake. Since opening its doors in 1967, Niagara College has grown to become a leader in education and training and one of the most enterprising colleges in Canada.

Applications are invited for the position of Grounds Operations Lead in the Facilities Management Services department, located at the Welland Campus. The salary range is $74,175 to $92,720 for a 35 hour work week.

Reporting to the Associate Director, Facilities Management Services, the Grounds Operations Lead provides support by supervising and coordinating the activities of grounds operations staff to maintain a safe, clean, comfortable, and accommodating learning environment for Niagara College students and staff in accordance with authorities (TSSA, Fire Depts, By-Law, Public Health), laws, and regulations.

**Responsibilities include, but are not limited to**:

- Provides leadership and direction to Grounds Operations staff and maintains a high level of staff performance to meet the needs of the College community
- Responds and resolves inquiries for service, ensuring client needs are met and their concerns have been addressed
- Reviews all work requests received, assigns to appropriate Grounds Operations staff, contracted services, project leads, etc.
- Assists in the development and maintenance of schedules and adheres to complex preventative and corrective maintenance programs to ensure asset integrity and value of all building systems
- Promotes ongoing employee professional development and continuous learning by actively exploring and identifying growth/development opportunities to support employee upskilling and cross training
- Ensures compliance with the College’s procurement policy to develop tenders and obtain, negotiate, and evaluate quotations/tenders to meet operating budgets
- Procures supplies, materials, PPE, and equipment through various vendors and suppliers
- Monitors costs and productivity to ensure budget requirements as well as department goals, KPIs and metrics are achieved

**Qualifications**:

- Two (2) year diploma in Horticulture, or a related field of study; or Certificate of Qualification (C of Q) in a related discipline
- Minimum five (5) years progressive experience in grounds management and supervision of unionized staff
- Strong knowledge of horticultural best practices, grounds keeping, landscaping, integrated pest management, and applicable codes and regulations
- Team-oriented leader with excellent consultative and team building skills
- Excellent communication, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills
- A valid Ontario driver’s license, class “G” and use of a personal vehicle

While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

If requested, accommodations will be made to support applicants with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process.



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