Temporary Grass Cutter/Custodian

HPEDSB - Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board; Belleville; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A regional school board in Ontario is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Worker to perform grounds maintenance and custodial duties. The ideal candidate will have a secondary school diploma, valid driving license, and at least six months of related experience. Responsibilities include cutting grass, maintaining equipment, and ensuring community groups are supported. A comprehensive benefits package is offered along with a competitive hourly wage.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Participation in the OMERS pension plan

Competitive vacation and sick leave

Qualifications

• Minimum six months of related experience.
• Must possess a valid driving license and transportation.
• Ability to tow a trailer with equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform grounds maintenance around schools.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Plan and schedule maintenance work.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Tractor and mower operation

Communication skills

Education

Secondary school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tractor

Grass cutting equipment

Job description

Salary: $23.65 - $27.58 per hour (compensation also includes a comprehensive benefits package (including extended health and dental, life insurance, health care spending account), participation in the OMERS pension plan, competitive vacation and sick leave).

Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board (HPEDSB) serves approximately 15,400 students each day at 38 in-person schools (31 elementary, two K-12; four 7-12, one secondary). Supporting student achievement is the goal of approximately 1,750 teaching and support staff who, in addition to the contributions of caring volunteers and community partners, share their passion for teaching and learning.

The district covers a geographic area of 7,220 square kilometers bordered by Maynooth to the north, Deseronto to the east, Prince Edward County to the south and Quinte West to the west.

The region connects the outdoors with small cities, quaint villages and rolling rural landscapes. Here you will discover decades of tradition, mixed with new and emerging technology, creativity and innovation. Surround yourself with 1,200 km of shoreline in vibrant cities and towns accessible by highway and rail (1.5 hours to Toronto, 2 hours to Ottawa). Explore wilderness trails and sandy beaches, experience world-class fishing, enjoy exquisite culinary experiences and dozens of wineries. Perfect your golf swing at 23 golf courses or take in Canadian arts and heritage attractions. Create your own story and picture yourself here!

We acknowledge and honour the land on which we reside and occupy as part of the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe people. These Indigenous Nations, agreed to mutual sharing obligations and responsibilities as stewards of the land and water. Today these responsibilities and obligations extend to all Peoples. These lands are steeped in rich Indigenous history, traditions and modern cultures that are proud and vibrant.

Job Overview

Perform grass cutter’s duties as assigned by supervisor such as cutting grass and spraying fence lines for weeds around Board owned buildings as required. Perform custodian duties as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform grounds maintenance such as cut/trim grass, weed eat on playground around schools, fence line and tree trimming.
• Perform preventative maintenance on the tractor and mowers by checking hydraulic fluid, grease fittings, power steering and transmission fluids, and changing oil and oil filters as required.
• Plan and schedule grounds maintenance work for various schools.
• Attend to the needs of community groups using the school by giving directions and setting up equipment in accordance with permit specifications and the Lead Hand’s instructions.
• Open/secure buildings and/or areas assigned during and at the end of shift as required.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, spray buff, burnish, pick up and take out garbage, dusting and empty pencil sharpeners. Ensure recycling is taken to the curbside/designated collection area as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum completion of a secondary school diploma, or equivalent.
• Minimum six (6) months of related experience.
• Must possess a valid driving license and have access to reliable transportation to various sites within the Board’s jurisdiction. Must have access to a vehicle properly equipped to tow a trailer with grass cutting equipment (minimum towing requirement is 5579lb/2520kg).

Hastings And Prince Edward District School Board is committed to a qualified workforce that is representative of the diversity of the people in Ontario and across the communities we serve. We welcome applicants from candidates with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences as a member of a marginalized group, including but not limited to:

• First Nations, Metis, and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples
• Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin
• Persons with visible and/or invisible (physical or mental) disabilities
• Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions

Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require an accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process please notify them when contacted, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Thank you to all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This information is collected under the authority of the Education Act, and MFIPPA and is used to determine eligibility for employment. In accordance with Ontario Regulation 521/01 Collection of Personal Information, criminal record checks and vulnerable sector screening will be required of all HPEDSB employees who have direct and regular contact with students.