Grounds Worker
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16 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Title : Grounds Worker
Start Date : Immediate
Position Type : Permanent
Position Open To : Internal & External Applicants
The Grounds Maintenance Worker is responsible for the upkeep repair and aesthetic maintenance of outdoor areas ensuring that all grounds are safe clean and visually appealing. This role supports the overall functionality and appearance of the property by performing routine landscaping groundskeeping and minor maintenance tasks.
Qualifications/Experience:
- Minimum Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent is required;
- Minimum 2 years of related experience in ground or landscape maintenance is required;
- Must possess a valid G class drivers license.
Other Key Skills & Knowledge:
- Perform grounds and landscape maintenance work (i.e. shrubs and plants trees lawn turf snow removal and salting);
- Operate lawn mowers trimmers rototillers and other ground related equipment;
- Operating a motor vehicle while towing a trailer with equipment;
- Ensuring compliance with safety protocols for all equipment operated;
- Implement environmentally friendly grounds maintenance practices;
- Follow health and safety regulations and guidelines;
- Ability to communicate as a team member with school administration building services and other staff;
- Proficiency with computer software (i.e. Microsoft Word Excel and work order systems);
- Thorough working knowledge of all relevant legislation and regulations (i.e. Building code municipal by-laws);
- Must have the ability to lift to a maximum of 50 lbs;
- Daily travel throughout the district is required using a Board-provided vehicle;
- All other duties as assigned by the Building Services Coordinator.
Position Effective Date & Length :
Two positions available. Home location is Sarnia Maintenance.
Permanent CUPE 12 month 40 hours/week 8 hours/day 12:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Compensation:
Level 3 - $26.58/hour - $28.00/hour
Comprehensive benefit package and OMERS pension plan are provided.
Application Instructions :
Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume before 4:00 p.m. on the posting closing date. Applications will only be accepted through our online process. Inquiries can be directed to: Sam Zoccano Recruitment Officer at
All applicants will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive one please contact Apply to Education directly prior to the deadline date and time.
The Lambton Kent District School Board is committed to supporting inclusive and equitable learning and work environments for all. Through our recruitment and selection process we strive to provide a qualified workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities. We welcome applications from candidates with diverse background and lived experiences as a member of a marginalized group including but not limited to:
- First Nations Métis and Inuit peoples and all other Indigenous peoples;
- members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race ancestry colour religion and/or spiritual beliefs or place of origin;
- persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;
- persons who identify as women; and
- persons of marginalized sexual orientations gender identities and gender expressions.
The LKDSB is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practice in compliance with the Accessibilities for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (A.O.D.A.). In compliance with the A.O.D.A. the Lambton Kent District School Board will make necessary accommodations for applicants with disabilities to support participation in the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources if you require assistance.
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Groundskeeping
- Lawn Care
- Management Experience
- Facilities Management
- Landscape Maintenance
- Horticulture
- Irrigation
- Maintenance
- Operations Management
- Gardening
- Supervising Experience
