Groundskeeper

**Department**:Student Housing General Operations
Position covered by the Collective Agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), Local 1334

Temporary full-time from 11/04/2024 to 10/31/2025

Initial Shift Assignment: Day
- Number of Positions: 1

**General Purpose**

Reporting to the Facilities Manger, the Labourer will be responsible for the safe operation of a variety of equipment and machinery used for grounds and landscaping maintenance at both the Wellington Woods and College Ave. and other as housing sites as required.

**Duties and Responsibilities**

The incumbent will work primarily on grounds and landscaping but may also assist the Residence Building Servicepersons in performing repairs. Specific duties include: operating garden tractors with attachments such as snow removal equipment, rotary mower, mulcher, sweeper, spreader, aerator and trailer. The Labourer maintains grounds machinery by cleaning, painting, lubricating, lubricating, refueling and performing daily maintenance checks. The incumbent performs landscape maintenance including tree and shrub planting and removal, pruning, planting and maintaining bedding plants, groundcover and lawns. The Labourer is responsible for collecting litter and maintaining associated sites; coordinating Spring and Autumn clean-up with residents: constructing and maintaining recreational areas(eg. Sports field): cleaning catch basins: maintaining sign posts: painting(outdoors): moving various items including furniture; digging post holes; painting parking lot lines: and other associated duties as assigned.

Some night and weekend work may be required. (Snow removal)

**Requirements**:
Employee Type: Temporary
Position Number: 10916935
Classification: CUPE Band 2
0-3 Month Rate: $26.08 per hour
Job Rate: $27.45 per hour
Vacancy: Original
Work Location: Family Housing Sites

Posting Date: 10/09/2024
Close Date: 10/16/2024