Groundskeeper

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health-care provider in the Winnipeg region is seeking a Groundskeeper to ensure the maintenance and cleanliness of hospital grounds. This position requires experience in grounds maintenance, a commitment to quality service, and the ability to operate required equipment.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in grounds maintenance.
• Certified Landscape Technician by Manitoba Department of Labour.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the overall appearance of hospital grounds and parking lots.
• Perform auxiliary groundskeeping duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Neat appearance

Education

Grade 12 or recognized equivalent

Landscape Technician certification

Job description

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Anticipated Start - End Date: ASAP - Indefinite

Reason for Term: Other Leave

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 8.00

Annual Base Hours: 2080

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Position Overview

Under the general supervision of the Coordinator, Protection Services or designate, and while demonstrating a commitment to the Mission, Values and Management Philosophy of the St. Boniface Hospital, the Groundskeeper is responsible for: ensuring the overall appearance and maintenance of all grounds, parking lots, building entrances, exits, etc., of the Hospital complex and affiliated buildings; performing auxiliary groundskeeping duties including cleaning, planting and repairing as required or directed; and for performing other related duties as assigned.

Experience

• Three (3) years’ experience in grounds maintenance.
• Previous experience operating a skid steer loader (i.e. - bob cat) is required.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Grade 12 or recognized equivalent.
• Certified as a Landscape Technician by the Province of Manitoba Department of Labour.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• A Valid Manitoba Class 5driver’s license is required and must be maintained.
• A Valid Manitoba Class 4driver’s license may be required and must be maintained for some positions.
• Must possess a current and relevant Skid Steer Loader course certificate from the Manitoba Safety Council - or - will have to successfully obtain certificate at a time scheduled by the employer or at a time mutually agreed upon between the incumbent and the employer.

Qualifications and Skills

• Good interpersonal skills.
• Neat and tidy appearance.

Physical Requirements

• Physically able to carry and move loads up to 34 kgs.
• Ability to withstand long periods of strenuous activity.

St. Boniface Hospital is committed to empowering a workforce that welcomes and celebrates diversity by fostering culturally safe places for all employees. We strive to celebrate our diverse workforce and the outstanding work we do every day.

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective bargaining agreement.

T his position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.