Groundskeeper

BGIS; Toronto; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

BGIS is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic - Grounds Keeper to maintain facility grounds and non-technical components within a hospital environment. You will perform routine and on-demand maintenance, follow BGIS processes, wear PPE, and respond to service requests with safety and quality in mind.

You must have 3–5 years in grounds operations, a high school diploma, and a willingness to pursue trades certification; Certified Horticulturist or Landscape Technician is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years grounds operations and maintenance experience.
• High school diploma; some trades-related training preferred.
• Certified Horticulturist or Landscape Technician preferred.
• Willingness to enroll and complete a trades certification/licence.
• Must meet enhanced security clearance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Performs regular facility, grounds and building fabric maintenance and inspections.
• Complies with internal and external requirements including environmental, health and safety and fire protection.
• Responds to routine and on-demand service requests for a variety of role-related requirements.
• Maintains grounds and non-technical facility components and records.
• Participates in facility-related projects as needed.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Grounds equipment operation

Safety mindset

Communication skills

Customer service orientation

PPE compliance

Education

High school diploma

Trade training preferred

Certified Horticulturist or Landscape Technician preferred

Tools

Deck mower

Line trimmer

Pruners

Job description

The Maintenance Mechanic - Grounds Keeperis responsiblefor performing maintenance within the facility, routineand on-demand services on grounds and non-technical facility components (i.e. walls, floors, etc.).The Maintenance Mechanic - Grounds Keeper isresponsible for performing work in accordance with established BGIS processes / practices, within client-based contractual requirements and for complyingwith internal and external requirements; includingbut not limited toenvironmental, health and safety and fire protection.

At this position level:

• Maintains facility grounds and non-technical facility components (i.e. walls, floors, etc.)
• No trades certification/license required.Demonstrates an interest in pursuing a trades certificationor license, an asset

Certified Horticulturists or Landscape Technicians will be given preference, however previous experience is mandatory

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs work in accordance toestablished policy, processes and practices

• Complies with all internal and external requirements includingbutnot limited to environmental, health and safety and fire protection
• Performs regular facility, grounds and building fabric maintenance and inspections
• Provides observations about facility, grounds andnon-technical component conditions and deficiencies, and provides suggestions for enhancements and repair
• Responds to routine and on-demand service requests for a variety of role-related requirements
• Performs maintenance within thefacility, primarily on (but not limited to); Parking Levels, Roads and Grounds and Terraces
• Records event rectification data within BGIS’ work order system.Ensures work completed meets quality, contract response and all other requirements
• Receives, tracks, monitors and reports status ofmaintenance work within servicemaintenance management database.Initiates documents to obtain formal approval of work required
• Assists in the development andimplementation of a Landscape / Roads and Groundspreventative maintenance program.

• Ensures that deficiencies areidentified, recorded and escalated, and that related documentation is maintained

Participates in and assists with facility-related projects, not necessarily focused on the grounds

Ensures the manner in which work is performed is in compliancewith corporate andlegislated policies, procedures, practices and guidelines related to environmental, health and safety, fire protection and any other applicable requirements

Maintains all assigned tools andarranges for repair and replacement where required

Assists in enhancingcustomer satisfaction and maintaining positive relations through the manner in which work is performed and services are delivered

Complete all other on-demand or ad hoc duties as assigned

Work requirements

• Must be able and willing to workshifts, be available for on-call / standby and emergency call-outs as they arise
• Must be willing to wear personalprotective equipment
• Must be able to tolerate and perform in all seasonal conditions, along with the ability to do so over extended periods
• Must be able to competently operate various role-related tools and equipment (deck mower, line trimmer, etc…)

Position is within Healthcare sector. Incumbent must be comfortable within a hospital setting

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

3 – 5 years of Grounds operations and maintenance work experience

High school diploma. Some trades-related training preferred. Certified Horticulturist or Landscape Technician preferred

Ability to adhere and to properly execute processes and practices relating to Groundsoperations andmaintenance

Ability to maintain facility grounds, and non-technical facility components with the highest degree of care

Ability to provideobservation about facility conditions anddeficiencies, and to provide suggestionsfor enhancements

Ability to research, learn and gain greater proficiency in applying the following skill sets on-the-job – fire, life / safety, roads and grounds safety, and buildingcodes and standards

Possesses a strong environmental, health and safety mindset. Ability to perform work in a safe manner

Strong client-service orientationalong with a high sense of urgency

Effectivecommunication skills forthe purpose of data relay, exchange, feedback,and clarification

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

• Certified Horticulturist or Landscape Technician

Demonstrates an interest in enrolling and completing a trades certification or license

Must meet enhanced securityclearance requirements