Groundskeeper (Casual)

Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care; Penetanguishene; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP

EFAP

Job summary

Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care in Ontario is seeking multiple casual Groundskeepers to perform general campus grounds maintenance, including lawn care, gardening, and seasonal snow removal. The role requires operating small lawn tractors, loaders, and snow equipment, plus driving a pickup with sand/salt.

Shifts vary with weather and priority snow operations. High School Diploma and a valid G driver's license are required; experience with landscaping equipment and basic maintenance is

Qualifications

• Has G driver's license to operate pickup truck with sand/salt equipment.
• Experience operating landscaping equipment such as tractors, riding mowers and snow blowers.
• Knowledge of routine maintenance for motorized equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform general campus grounds maintenance during spring, summer and fall: grass cutting, weeding, gardening, pruning, leaf removal.
• Maintain flower beds, shrubs and landscaped areas; keep grounds clean and safe around buildings and walkways.
• Handle garbage collection, parking lot maintenance and beach maintenance/repairs.
• Operate power equipment and perform routine preventative maintenance; follow weather-driven scheduling.

Skills

G Driver's License

Landscape equipment operation

Physical stamina

Independent work

Team coordination

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care is a 321-bed academic and teaching hospital that provides specialized mental health, addiction and geriatric care. Located on the shores of Georgian Bay, we serve some of the most complex and disadvantaged individuals in Ontario and are the sole provider of high-secure forensicmental health services in the province.

The Manager of Facilities, Operations & Maintenance is currently seeking multiple casual Groundskeepers. Performs general campus grounds maintenance of regional roads, walkways, building entrances, including winter maintenance activities and spring, summer, and fall duties such as grass cutting, weeding, and general exterior grounds maintenance.

• Operates small lawn tractor/loader/snow removal equipment.
• Operates pickup truck with sander/salting equipment, on all roadways and parking lots.
• Using hand shovels and/or snow blower, removes snow from all walkways and building entrances/exits.
• Erects temporary snow fences where/when required.
• Load/ apply sand/salt and de-icing aggregate to equipment and entrances and walkways.
• During inclement winter weather, incumbents are required to work varied hours and shifts as snow removal operations become priority.

Year-Round/Seasonal Maintenance:

• Performs general campus grounds maintenance during spring, summer, and fall, such as grass cutting, weeding/gardening/pruning/leaf removal.
• Maintains flower beds, shrubs, and landscaped areas, ensuring clean and safe grounds around buildings and walkways.
• Other general campus maintenance tasks such as garbage collection, parking lot maintenance, and beach maintenance and repairs.
  

Equipment Maintenance:

• Completes circle check of all power equipment including checking fluid levels, pressures and safety equipment.
• Completes routine preventative maintenance, and minor repairs/adjustments to equipment.
• Almost all work is performed outdoors. Scheduling work activities is very often determined by weather conditions.
• Managers have the right to assign additional duties and schedule alternate work locations based on operational requirements.
• Performs all work at all times in compliance with all hospital policies and procedures, legislation (Occupational Health & Safety Act, Fire Code, WHMIS, etc.) relevant to health and safety, security and potential risk hazards.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma - Required
• G Drivers License to operate pickup truck equipped with sand/salt. Note: member may be asked to operate snow removal equipment - Required
• Knowledge & experience in safe operation of landscaping equipment such as tractors, riding mower, and snow blowers.
• Knowledge of routine maintenance requirements of motorized equipment.
• Knowledge and experience in property management.
• Safe operation of all motorized equipment ie: Safe driving courses, clean abstract, driving awards.
• Written and verbal communication skills to complete reports, interact with customers, supply lists necessary for tasks, e-mail etc.
• Interpersonal skills to work cooperatively with others. Significant portion of work is done independently.
• Working from ladders.
• Physical coordination and dexterity when using tools in order to perform service work.
• Requires the ability to lift 60lbs.
• Exposure to extreme temperature (hot and cold), sometimes for prolonged periods.
• Basic computer skills i.e. email.
• Established procedures and routines. Most work in landscaping, gardening and general grounds maintenance is within established procedures and routines. Work is reviewed for completeness and quality.
• Job requires referring situations not covered by established methods and procedures to the supervisor.
• Results oriented work ethic to work independently and undertake tasks needed to accomplish work objectives and deliver quality, consistent and timely results
• Demonstrated leadership, conflict resolution, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Proven written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to adapt readily to changeand reflects an optimistic and positive attitude
• Models and promotes core ethical practice, Waypoint Values (Caring, Respect, Accountability, Innovation)
• Preference for proficiency in French/English language skills.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Includes 6% in lieu of vacation to start and 14% in lieu of benefits OR 10% if enrolling in HOOPP
• Eligible to participate in the Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Access to Waypoint’s Employee & Family Assistance Program ( EFAP)