Grounds Maintenance Worker

**Department**:Natural Resources & Renewables

**Location**:SHUBENACADIE

**Type of Employment**:Student

**Union Status**:Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG

**Closing Date**:3/28/2024 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

**About Us**:
Nova Scotia is rich in natural resources - including biodiversity, forests, geological resources, provincial parks, and the land we manage. Natural Resources and Renewables is responsible for the development, management, conservation and protection of forest, parks and wildlife resources and the administration of the province's Crown land. Together we are working with Nova Scotians to build a better future through sustainable natural resource management as we all benefit from the natural health and wealth of the province.

**About Our Opportunity**:
Need a summer job but do not want to spend all day behind a desk inside? Are you interested in forest health, fleet repair, or wildfire management? Come work for us and make a difference while working outside

We are seeking a grounds keeper to mow approximately three acres of lawns of varying terrain including level ground, small hills, and ditches. There are also numerous gardens which are maintained by the ground’s keepers.

**Primary Accountabilities**:
In addition to the grounds work the students will occasionally carry out various duties associated with the Forest Health Laboratory and Wildfire Management Sections along with tasks associated with the fleet repair facility within the Fleet / Forest Protection Division.

This position reports to the Building Supervisor, Fleet/Forest Protection.

**Qualifications and Experience**:
To be considered for this position, you are currently a student in high school or a post-secondary education program and returning to studies in the Fall. Proof of returning to studies may be required.

In addition, you can work with limited supervision and demonstrate good judgement, and strong teamwork skills. Must have proven experience with ride on lawn mowers, push mowers, whipper snippers. Gardening would also be considered an asset.

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

**Pay Grade**:_ _HOURLY

**Salary Range**:_ _$15.20 - $28.26 Hourly

**Employment Equity Statement**:
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