Casual Grounds Assistant
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Job Summary
COVID 19 On-Campus Requirements
Prior to May 1 2022 the University required all students faculty staff and visitors (including contractors) to declare their COVID-19 vaccination status and provide proof that they were fully vaccinated or had an approved accommodation to engage in in-person University activities. These requirements were suspended effective May 1 2022 but the University may reinstate them at any point.
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Job Summary
People from across Canada and around the world come to learn teach and conduct research at Queens University. Grounds Assistant in Facilities supports their success by ensuring that the grounds are maintained to the highest possible standards. The Grounds Assistants play an important role as ambassadors for the university. Their daily contact with students faculty staff and visitors helps the university to be a welcoming and friendly place.
Facilities is now hiring 3 Casual Grounds Assistants to support our Facilities Grounds Team over the growing season (May to October).
If you have a desire to work out in the fresh air and want to make a difference at one of Canadas leading post-secondary institutions then take the first step and apply now.
Job Description
Reporting to the Grounds Manager the Casual Grounds Assistant will assist the Grounds Team with daily care and treatments necessary to maintain the campus grounds making sure they are in good and safe condition for the staff students and visitors who frequent campus.
The successful candidates must be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions and complete physically demanding work.
Candidate success is based on a good work ethic ability to learn and practice new skills embracing Facilities mission and values and respecting diversity and promoting inclusion in the workplace.
Key Responsibilities
Work safely in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its applicable regulations as well as adhering to Queens and Facilities Safety Policies and Procedures.
Maintain the campus grounds by trimming grass cutting grass with push lawn mower pulling weeds picking up litter watering mulching and various related tasks assigned.
Be accountable for timely and effective completion of assigned tasks.
Be a positive team member who recognizes the value of diversity in the workplace.
Safe operation of Grounds vehicles to various worksites around campus.
Qualifications
Horticultural experience an asset.
Experience safely operating line trimmers leaf blowers and push lawn mowers.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to work in small groups.
Ability to work effectively and efficiently with the grounds team and other trades.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the job.*
This position requires successful candidates to hold and maintain a valid Ontario Class Full G Drivers License and can be insured to drive on behalf of the university under the universitys Auto Insurance Policy.
This position requires successful candidates to produce a satisfactory Criminal Reference Check and Vulnerable Sector Screen as a condition of employment.
Employment Equity and Accessibility Statement
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queens is strongly committed to employment equity diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Black racialized persons Indigenous people women persons with disabilities and 2SLGBTQI accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements priority will be given to those who are legally eligible to work in Canada.
The University provides support in its recruitment processes to all applicants who require accommodation due to a protected ground under the Ontario Human Rights Code including those with disabilities. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Human Resources at .
Required Experience:
Junior IC
