Campus Grounds Crew: Seasonal to Year‑Round

StFX co-op; Antigonish; On-site; CAD 22,037 - 31,386; Part time

Job summary

A university in Nova Scotia is looking for dependable candidates to join the Casual Grounds Crew. This role involves various grounds maintenance duties including mowing, litter pickup, and snow removal, requiring physical stamina and reliability. Successful candidates will work outdoors across varying weather conditions, ensuring campus areas are clean and maintained. Training will be provided. Competitive hourly wage of $19.39 is offered, with variable hours based on operational needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, or horticulture is an asset.
• Ability to operate ground equipment such as mowers and tractors.
• Physically demanding work requiring bending, lifting, and outdoor work.

Responsibilities

• Perform grounds maintenance duties to support a clean and safe campus.
• Mow, trim, and edge lawns and landscaped areas.
• Conduct snow removal and ice control during winter.

Skills

Grounds maintenance experience

Operating ground equipment

Strong work ethic

Reliability and punctuality

Communication skills

Tools

Zero-turn mowers

Trimmers

Snow blowers

Job description

A university in Nova Scotia is looking for dependable candidates to join the Casual Grounds Crew. This role involves various grounds maintenance duties including mowing, litter pickup, and snow removal, requiring physical stamina and reliability. Successful candidates will work outdoors across varying weather conditions, ensuring campus areas are clean and maintained. Training will be provided. Competitive hourly wage of $19.39 is offered, with variable hours based on operational needs.