Casual Grounds Crew

Position Title: Casual Grounds Crew
Department:Facilities Management
Position Type:Casual
Classification:UNIFOR IA1
Salary Range:$19.39

Position Overview

StFX University is seeking dependable hard-working applicants forâCasualâGroundsâCrewâpositions within Facilities Management âGroundsâ& Transport. Successful candidates will support year-roundâgroundsâand landscape maintenance activities contributing to the overall appearance safety and functionality of campus outdoor spaces.

This role offers hands-on physically active work in a team-oriented environment with responsibilities that vary seasonally based on operational and weather-related needs.

Salary is in accordance with the UNIFOR collective agreement. IA1 rate is $19.39/hour.

Hours are variable and operationally driven scheduled on an as needed basis (days evenings nights and weekends).

Key Responsibilities

• Perform a variety ofâgroundsâmaintenance dutiesâto support a clean safe and well-maintained campus.
• This position is physically demanding requiring regular bending kneeling standing lifting pushing pulling and squatting.
• Work is performed outdoors in varying weather conditionsâthroughout the year.
• Garbage and litter pick-up across campusâgrounds.
• Mowing trimming and edging lawns and landscaped areas.
• Operatingâgroundsâequipmentincludingpush mowers riding mowers zero-turn mowers trimmers and leaf blowers.
• Leaf blowing and seasonal clean-up of walkways lawns and landscaped areas.
• Assistingwith planting digging mulching and general horticultural maintenance.
• Transporting tools materials soil mulch and otherâgroundsâsupplies.
• Performing basic cleaning and care ofâgroundsâequipment and reporting mechanical or safety concerns.
• Maintaining safe and accessible walkways entrances and outdoor areas.
• Reporting unsafe conditions or equipment issues to a supervisor.
• Other related duties as assigned.

During the winter season responsibilities also include:

• Snow removal by shovel and/or snow blower.
• Ice control including salting chipping and other manual methods.
• Clearing walkways building entrances stairways and emergency exits.
• Assistingwith refilling salt bins and moving winter maintenance materials.
• Employees are required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment including CSA-approved safety footwear (loaners available if required) and dress appropriately for outdoor working conditions.

Qualifications

• Previousexperience inâgroundsâmaintenance landscaping or horticulture is an asset.
• Experience operatingâgroundsâequipment (e.g. zero-turn mowers tractors trimmers) is considered a strong asset.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to perform physically demanding work.
• Reliable punctual and able to respond to operational needs including short-notice work.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently or as part of a team
• Good communicationand organizational skills.

Orientation and job-specific training will be provided to successful candidates.

To apply for this opportunity click the Apply Now button and upload your cover letter resume and references.

StFX is located in Mikmaki the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mikmaq People.

StFX is committed to equity diversity inclusion and accessibilityâand encourages applications from individuals who will contribute to the diversity of our community. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

StFX is also committed toeliminatingbarriers to participation forpersonswith disabilities. If accommodation isrequiredduring the recruitment process please contact People and Cultureâat âor .