Groundsperson

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Job

Requisition  Type:

Full time Employee Group:

Union Job Category:

Plant Operations
- Grounds

Employment Type:

Temporary Department:

Facilities
- Grounds Maintenance Hiring Range:$27.83

Posting Information:

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Term: 4 months3 roles available

This position is being offered as a temporary contract.

Job Description:

Primary Purpose The Groundsperson performs specific landscape maintenance duties within assigned areas, contributing towards providing a safe and accessible, esthetically pleasing, functionally enriched and well-maintained campus environment through service excellence.

Key Accountabilities Strategic Planning Supports strategic planning efforts addressing stewardship responsibilities and long-term sustainability of the University’s campus, facilities and infrastructure and maximizing opportunities for efficient delivery of campus services and optimal investments in university-wide infrastructure.

Operations Follows set schedule and performs work within assigned areas, including but not limited to:

Winter Snow and ice control of doorways, steps and walkways, including, salting, sanding, ice chipping, shoveling and operation of powered snow blowers

Spring/Fall/Summer Cutting grass with a self-propelled commercial mower

Preparing flower beds for planting, including operating a rototiller, digging, raking and leaf collection

Weeding, mulching and raking

Light pruning and clipping of shrubs and bushes

Assist with laying sod, transplanting trees and bushes and the installation of hard and soft landscaping

Year-Round Collecting, handling and disposing of appropriately segregated waste and recycle streams

Trash and litter pick-up around grounds

Appropriately uses powered and non-powered equipment and tools

Follows training provided and instructions received from Group Leader/Supervisory staff concerning occupational health and environmental safety

Maintenance duties may vary depending on assignment of campus area and planned campus activities

Health and Safety In consideration of the University’s commitment to the safety and well-being of all faculty, support staff, students, and visitors, responsible for ensuring University facilities and departmental activities are compliant with all applicable legislation, regulations, codes and standards related to facilities operations as well as occupational health and environmental safety.

Active in health and safety and incident prevention by adhering to departmental policy, procedures and safe work practices required by the University health, safety, and environmental management systems (HSEMS), and in accordance with relevant health and safety legislation, developing and enhancing a safety culture among support staff.

Other Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned and supports departmental activities

Required Qualifications Education High  school or equivalent

Valid G license

Experience

Minimum one (1) year recent commercial landscaping experience. Work experience in major institutional sector(s), such as educational, post-secondary institution

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Use of workplace materials and powered/non-powered equipment and tools such as, trimmers, mowers, blowers and hand tools

Maintain a clear driver’s abstract

Equity Statement The University of Waterloo…