Lead Landscape Operator

2 months ago

London, Canada Western University Full time

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

Hourly Rate: $25.80

**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 (FM) is responsible for the planning, development, construction, operation, maintenance and stewardship of all the buildings, infrastructure, sites and services within Western's campus community.

**Responsibilities**:
The Lead Landscape Operator provides leadership and 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 courses offered through a landscape industry trade organization and/or post-secondary courses at an accredited institution relating to landscape maintenance/installation (e.g. construction blueprints & methods, softscape materials and methods, hardscape installation, operation of heavy equipment)
- Maintain, at minimum, a valid Ontario G Driver’s License
- Maintain a current First Aid Certificate including CPR where required
- Experience:
- At least 3 years' continuous experience within the last 10 years working in a landscape environment performing summer and winter landscape maintenance/installation including snow and ice management
- At least 3 years of continuous experience within the last 10 years in a large and complex environment such as a commercial, industrial, or institutional setting operating loading equipment, such as skid steers and tractors, as well as various types of turf maintenance equipment
- Prior experience leading a team would be an asset
- 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
- Demonstrated ability to direct and schedule work flow, staff and equipment, as well as to lead, motivate and coach employees to meet high performance standards, while working effectively as a member of the team
- Ability to identify and lead the implementation of continuous improvement activities, as well as identify, analyze, and document performance metrics, and instruct and encourage superior staff performance

**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**:
**Please Note**:
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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