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About the Department of Facilities Management

Mount Royal Universitys Facilities Management department is responsible for the planning development construction design operation maintenance safety security and stewardship of all the buildings infrastructure sites and services within Mount Royals campus community. Through efficient and environmentally sustainable operation we offer grounds custodial building operations facilities planning security services and engineering professional services to provide a physical environment that supports and enhances our academic space for students and staff. Our team of professionals are dedicated to providing customer service excellence. Our staff respond to daily service requests and emergency / priority situations as needed.

About the Role

Reporting to the Grounds Manager this full-time position performs skilled work requiring specialized knowledge and training in all aspects of grounds maintenance such as horticulture equipment operation irrigation repairs and maintenance of hard landscape features.

This position is a full-time role working 35 hours per weekand involves hands-on grounds maintenance.

Responsibilities

General Maintenance

• Maintain the turf areas push mowers line trimmers etc

• Pick up leaves

• Clean parking lots and roadways in spring

• Perimeter garbage checks

• Assist the Full time staff when needed

• Assists (when needed) with start up and blow out of irrigation system

Equipment Operation

• On a regular schedule operates a riding mower to keep grass cut at a uniform height.

• Operates other riding hand-held and push-type equipment for grounds maintenance in summer and winter.

• Brings to the attention of the mechanic any major and minor repairs that might be needed.

• Assists in keeping all equipment clean and in good working order such as oil levels tire pressures etc.

Snow Removal

• Removes snow and ice from pedestrian vehicular routes and parking lots before the start of College activities whenever possible.

• Applies sand gravel and de-icer by hand or machineto keep surfaces safe.

• Is responsible for snow fence installation and dismantling.

Exterior Caretaking

• Removes garbage from all exterior waste receptacles plus physically bends down and picks up garbage throughout the entire campus grounds on a daily basis.

• Sweeps all entrances daily to remove cigarette butts and debris clean-out all butt buckets (large ashtrays).

• Spring clean-up roadway and parking lot sweeping road drain cleaning curb and boulevard sweeping and cleaning.

• Replaces and installs signage.

• Repairs and maintains exterior landscape features.

General Repairs

• Is involved in departmental maintenance such as in-house painting and manufacturing and inter-departmental assistance in maintenance programs.

Qualifications

• Two year diploma from a university or equivalent or Journeyman ticket.
• Minimum 2 to3 years of previous related experience.
• Must possess a valid Class 5 drivers license with an excellent driving record.
• Ability to foresee future needs and issues and use common sense to deal with them.
• Horticultural experience and knowledge of equipment operation.
• Experience with installation of hard landscape and pruning.
• Pesticide Applicators License a definite asset.
• Mechanical aptitude and proven ability to operate large and small vehicles and equipment.
• Awareness of safety regulations requirements and a demonstrated ability to work safely.

Salary: $45992 - $58244 per annum
Closing Date: Open until suitable candidate is found

A cover letter and resume should be submitted in one .pdf document. Please title your .pdf document as follows: Last Name Requisition Number Document (ex. Smith 999999 ).