Groundskeeper Job at Dalhousie University
Position Details
Position Information
Position Title
Groundskeeper
Department/Unit
Facilities Management
Location
Halifax
Posting Number
FM88-22
Employee Group
NSGEU Local 99
Position Type
Regular, On-Going
Duration of Contract (if applicable)
Employment Type
Full Time
Full-time Equivalency (FTE)
1.0
Rate
$17.62 per hour
Classification
Groundskeeper
About Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our 18,800 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Environmental Services Manager, Groundskeepers perform horticulture, landscape, grounds, waste management, recycling, snow clearing and salting, and various maintenance duties within the university campus, under the direction of the Supervisor or designate.
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
- Performs exterior window washing as required
- Prepares, plants and maintains flower/shrub beds, trees
- Performs lawn maintenance activities (e.g.: 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 hauler=s dumpsters
- Assists trucking personnel as required
- Operates grounds, transportation vehicles and other equipment, as required
- Performs other duties, as required
Note
This position is physically demanding. Extensive kneeling, bending, standing and squatting required.
Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus. Dalhousie’s vaccine mandate has been suspended at this time, and employees no longer need to provide proof of full vaccination. However, health and safety risks to our community will continue to be monitored and a vaccine mandate may be reinstated if necessary.
Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus. Dalhousie’s vaccine mandate has been suspended at this time, and employees no longer need to provide proof of full vaccination. However, health and safety risks to our community will continue to be monitored and a vaccine mandate may be reinstated if necessary.
Required Qualifications
- Three years recent and related experience is required
- Must possess a valid Class 5 Nova Scotia driver’s license
- Must provide a clean driver’s abstract annually and immediately advise of any infractions affecting drivers license status
- Must be capable of operating all landscape maintenance equipment (e.g.: pick-up truck, tractor, ride-on mower, etc.)
- 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
Assets
Additional Information
Application Consideration
Bargaining unit employees are given first consideration and will be notified regarding the status of their application. All other applicants will be considered when there is no qualified internal candidate and will only be contacted if selected for an interview.
Diversity Statement
Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQ+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Open Date
12/14/2022
Close Date
01/04/2023
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicant
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