Grounds Person MET 25034
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Job Summary
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The Opportunity
Grounds Person
Metropolitan District
Location: HRM Nova Scotia
Type of Employment: Full Time Permanent
Union Status: IUOE Local 721B
Competition # MET 25034
Closing Date: November 18 2025
What youll do
Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor the Grounds Worker is responsible for providing grounds care maintenance and housekeeping services for all exterior areas of properties that are not the responsibility of individual tenants.
What Youll Do
- Ensure that exteriors and public entrances are safe and clean.
- Keeps storm sewers and catch basins free of debris including snow or ice.
- Prepare soil plants flowerbeds trees bushes etc. prunes trees and shrubs grass cutting hedge trimming and other general landscaping duties.
- Paint parking lots grounds sheds railings foundations basements and fences.
- Perform winter snow and ice clearance duties such as but not limited to salting or shovelling of snow from steps landings emergency exits ramps and walkways as assigned.
- Operate motorized equipment such as snow blowers small tractors lawn mowers cement mixers salt spreaders etc.
What youll need
Qualifications
Must Have
- Grade 12 or high school equivalent plus two years related experience.
- Ability to operate equipment and tools related to ground maintenance appropriately and safely.
- Possess interpersonal skills to deal with co-workers tenants contractors and vendors other departments and the public in a positive tactful courteous and cooperative manner.
- Ability to work independently with little supervision as well as in a team environment.
- Ability to exercise tact discretion sound judgment and initiative when investigating questioning and dealing with inquiries requests and submissions that are sensitive and confidential in nature.
Nice to Have
Possess current Emergency First Aid and WHMIS certifications.
Knowledge of occupational health and safety.
The Fine Print
An equivalent combination of training education and experience may be considered.
This position requires a valid drivers license.
A little bit about us
Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency
At the Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency (NSPHA) we take pride in managing maintaining and operating government-owned public housing across the province. From single-family homes to high-rise apartments our goal is simple: to provide safe affordable housing that helps individuals and families build better lives in communities where they can thrive.
When you join our team youll work alongside dedicated professionals who care deeply about making a positive impact and providing exceptional service. We offer a competitive total compensation package that recognizes your contributions supports your well-being and gives you the opportunity to be a part of something meaningful. Together we are shaping the future of public housing in Nova Scotia. If youre ready to make a difference wed love to hear from you. Apply today!
Are you interested
Work With Us
Salary: $21.16/Hour
Schedule: 40-hour work week
Full-time permanent employees also receive:
Comprehensive benefits including health dental life insurance and pension
Paid vacation holidays sick time and additional leaves
Work-life balance supports such as modified work weeks
Professional development and career growth opportunities
Employee and Family Assistance Program
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We value diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you require accommodation at any stage of the process please let us know. If youre part of an equity group we encourage you to self-identify when applying.
Please submit your application through . We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Groundskeeping
- Lawn Care
- Management Experience
- Facilities Management
- Landscape Maintenance
- Horticulture
- Irrigation
- Maintenance
- Operations Management
- Gardening
- Supervising Experience
