Grounds Maintenance Specialist

2 weeks ago

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Dalhousie University Full time

Job Summary

Reporting to the Environmental Services Manager, the Grounds Maintenance Specialist is responsible for performing horticulture, landscape, grounds, waste management, recycling, furniture moves and set-ups, snow clearing and salting, and various maintenance duties within the university campus.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assists with the maintenance and clean-up of all exterior grounds areas.
  • Performs leaf clean-up and preparation of flower beds for winter.
  • Clears step areas, exits, ramps, walkways and exterior drains of snow, ice, debris and leaves, etc.
  • Spot checks the grounds daily for slippery conditions and applies salt as required.
  • Cleans up after renovations to campus properties.
  • Prepares, plants and maintains flower/shrub beds, trees.
  • Performs lawn maintenance activities rolling, aerating, replacing sods.
  • Completes small landscaping projects, as directed.
  • Performs litter collection and removes discarded materials from university buildings.
  • Empties exterior waste receptacles as per schedule.
  • Collects refuse from all areas not serviced by the contracted waste haulers dumpsters.
  • Takes care of snow shoveling and ice control requirements and other circumstances as required.
  • Operates grounds, transportation vehicles and other equipment, as required.
  • Delivers material and supplies between and within University buildings and to off-site locations, as required.
  • Participates in scheduled vehicle maintenance procedures as required.
  • Monitors vehicle operating condition utilizing scheduled check lists.
  • Operates vehicle in safe, responsible and lawful manner.
  • Performs small office moves and furniture rearrangement throughout the campus buildings.
  • Transports and arranges tables and chairs for exams and other special functions.
  • Collects recyclables as per the University's waste management/recycling program.
  • Transports specialized wastes to an appropriate location.
  • Performs other duties, as required.

Required Qualifications

  • Recent and related experience is required.
  • Must possess a valid Class 5 Nova Scotia driver's license, and provide a clean driver's abstract.
  • Must be capable of operating all landscape maintenance equipment pick-up truck, tractor, ride-on mower, etc.
  • Industry experience to operate large fleet vehicles up to 3 tonnes (GWT), as required.
  • Ability to operate skid steer, chain saw, and fork-lift (preferably certified) an asset.
  • Basic plant identification skills an asset.
  • Working knowledge of horticultural procedures (test given at interview).
  • Must be able to take direction and work with minimal supervision.
  • Reliable and punctual.
  • Good communication and organizational skills.
  • Must be willing to work overtime, as required.
  • General safety and WHMIS training an asset.
  • Must be able and willing to work at heights.
  • Must be physically fit and able to lift up to 50 lbs. repeatedly.

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