grounds maintenance supervisor

Government of Canada; Alberta; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental authority in Alberta seeks a grounds maintenance worker responsible for directing maintenance activities and resolving work issues. Applicants should have 2 to 3 years of relevant experience and a valid driver's license. Duties include supervising crew members, maintaining equipment, and ensuring a safe working environment. The position requires physical activity and working under tight deadlines, with benefits including free parking.

Benefits

Free parking available

Parking available

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of relevant experience.
• Valid driver's licence required.
• Provincial licence to apply chemical fertilizers and pesticides preferred.

Responsibilities

• Resolve work problems to increase property value.
• Plan and direct grounds maintenance activities.
• Supervise crew members and maintain records.

Skills

Technical advice

Excellent oral communication

Ability to work under pressure

Team player

Flexibility

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Pick-up truck

Small engine equipment

Sod cutter

Tractor mower

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities Tasks

• Resolve work problems by providing technical advice to increase the value and functionality of a property
• Plan and direct grounds maintenance
• Maintain work records and logs
• Read blueprints and drawings
• Repair and maintain equipment
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Supervise crew members

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Provincial licence/certification to apply chemical fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides and pesticides

Experience and specialization Equipment and machinery experience

• Pick-up truck
• Small engine equipment
• Sod cutter
• Tractor mower

Area of work experience

• Snow removal

Area of specialization

• Lawn care
• Grounds maintenance

Additional information Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Large workload

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Team player
• Flexibility

Benefits Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available