Groundskeeper

SUMMARY

The Maintenance Mechanic - Grounds Keeperis responsiblefor performing maintenance within the facility routineand on-demand services on grounds and non-technical facility components (i.e. walls floors etc.).The Maintenance Mechanic - Grounds Keeper isresponsible for performing work in accordance with established BGIS processes / practices within client-based contractual requirements and for complyingwith internal and external requirements; includingbut not limited toenvironmental health and safety and fire protection.

At this position level:

- Maintains facility grounds and non-technical facility components (i.e. walls floors etc.)

- No trades certification/license an interest in pursuing a trades certificationor license an asset

Certified Horticulturists or Landscape Technicians will be given preference however previous experience is mandatory

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs work in accordance toestablished policy processes and practices

• - Complies with all internal and external requirements includingbutnot limited to environmental health and safety and fire protection

• - Performs regular facility grounds and building fabric maintenance and inspections

• - Provides observations about facility grounds andnon-technical component conditions and deficiencies and provides suggestions for enhancements and repair

• - Responds to routine and on-demand service requests for a variety of role-related requirements

• - Performs maintenance within thefacility primarily on (but not limited to); Parking Levels Roads and Grounds and Terraces

• - Records event rectification data within BGIS work order work completed meets quality contract response and all other requirements

• - Receives tracks monitors and reports status ofmaintenance work within servicemaintenance management documents to obtain formal approval of work required

• - Assists in the development andimplementation of a Landscape / Roads and Groundspreventative maintenance program.

• Ensures that deficiencies areidentified recorded and escalated and that related documentation is maintained

• - Participates in and assists with facility-related projects not necessarily focused on the grounds

• - Ensures the manner in which work is performed is in compliancewith corporate andlegislated policies procedures practices and guidelines related to environmental health and safety fire protection and any other applicable requirements

• - Maintains all assigned tools andarranges for repair and replacement where required

• - Assists in enhancingcustomer satisfaction and maintaining positive relations through the manner in which work is performed and services are delivered

• Complete all other on-demand or ad hoc duties as assigned

  Work requirements

• - Must be able and willing to workshifts be available for on-call / standby and emergency call-outs as they arise

• - Must be willing to wear personalprotective equipment

• Must be able to tolerate and perform in all seasonal conditions along with the ability to do so over extended periods
• Must be able to competently operate various role-related tools and equipment (deck mower line trimmer etc)

Position is within Healthcare sector. Incumbent must be comfortable within a hospital setting

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• 3 5 years of Grounds operations and maintenance work experience

• High school diploma. Some trades-related training preferred. Certified Horticulturist or Landscape Technician preferred

• Ability to adhere and to properly execute processes and practices relating to Groundsoperations andmaintenance

• Ability to maintain facility grounds and non-technical facility components with the highest degree of care

• Ability to provideobservation about facility conditions anddeficiencies and to provide suggestionsfor enhancements

• Ability to research learn and gain greater proficiency in applying the following skill sets on-the-job fire life / safety roads and grounds safety and buildingcodes and standards

• Possesses a strong environmental health and safety mindset. Ability to perform work in a safe manner

• Strong client-service orientationalong with a high sense of urgency

• Effectivecommunication skills forthe purpose of data relay exchange feedbackand clarification

  Licenses and/or ProfessionalAccreditation

• Certified Horticulturist or Landscape Technician

• Demonstrates an interest in enrolling and completing a trades certification or license

• Must meet enhanced securityclearance requirements

• Valid driverslicense