Campus Groundskeeper & Landscaping Specialist

Dalhousie University; Halifax; On-site; CAD 57,859,000 - 61,303,000; Full time

Job summary

Dalhousie University in Halifax, NS is seeking a Groundskeeper to join Facilities Management. The role performs horticulture, landscape maintenance, snow clearing, waste management, and various setup tasks on campus under supervision.

The successful candidate will have experience in grounds work, a valid Class 5 driver’s license, ability to operate landscape equipment, and reliability. This in-person, full-time position offers a competitive hourly rate of $20.71 and the chance to contribute to a

Qualifications

• Recent and related experience is required
• Must possess a valid Class 5 Nova Scotia driver’s license, and provide a clean driver’s abstract
• Must be capable of operating all landscape maintenance equipment
• Industry experience to operate large fleet vehicles up to 3 tonnes (GWT), as required
• Ability to operate skid steer, chain saw, and fork-lift (preferably certified) an asset
• Basic plant identification skills an asset
• Working knowledge of horticultural procedures (test given at interview)
• Must be able to take direction and work with minimal supervision
• Reliable and punctual
• Good communication and organizational skills
• Must be willing to work overtime, as required
• General safety and WHMIS training an asset
• Must be able and willing to work at heights
• Must be physically fit and able to lift up to 50 lbs. repeatedly

Responsibilities

• Assists with the maintenance and clean-up of all exterior grounds areas.
• Performs leaf clean-up and preparation of flower beds for winter
• Clears step areas, exits, ramps, walkways and exterior drains of snow, ice, debris and leaves
• Spot checks the grounds daily for slippery conditions and applies salt as required
• Cleans up after renovations to campus properties
• Prepares, plants and maintains flower/shrub beds, trees
• Performs lawn maintenance activities (e.g.: rolling, aerating, replacing sods)
• Completes small landscaping projects, as directed
• Performs litter collection and removes discarded materials from university buildings
• Empties exterior waste receptacles as per schedule
• Collects refuse from all areas not serviced by the contracted waste haulers dumpsters
• Takes care of snow shoveling and ice control requirements and other circumstances

Job description

Dalhousie University in Halifax, NS is seeking a Groundskeeper to join Facilities Management. The role performs horticulture, landscape maintenance, snow clearing, waste management, and various setup tasks on campus under supervision.

The successful candidate will have experience in grounds work, a valid Class 5 driver’s license, ability to operate landscape equipment, and reliability. This in-person, full-time position offers a competitive hourly rate of $20.71 and the chance to contribute to a