UTILITY WORKER / GROUNDSKEEPER

Applytoeducation; North Bay; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board is hiring a Utility Worker/Groundskeeper for a full-time, 40-hour week role based in North Bay. The position runs 7:00 a.m.

to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with responsibilities spanning maintenance, repairs and grounds upkeep across system schools. The job requires a secondary school diploma with trades-related experience or a recognized trade school diploma plus two years’ experience.

Qualifications

• Secondary school diploma with 4 years in trades maintenance or construction field.
• Graduation from a recognized trade school with two years experience acceptable.
• Ability to perform minor repairs/adjustments to HVAC, electrical, plumbing systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide seasonal grounds maintenance: mowing, trimming, fertilizing, pruning, and garden upkeep.
• Assist with snow and ice control on walkways and entrances.
• Support system schools with cleaning, lunch tables and related tasks as needed.
• Read and interpret basic architectural, structural and mechanical drawings.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Dry wall patching

Carpentry

Grounds maintenance

Lawn equipment operation

Snow removal

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Communication skills

Valid driver’s license

Education

Secondary school diploma

Trade school diploma

Tools

Lawnmowers

Snow blowers

HVAC tools

Job description

UTILITY WORKER /GROUNDSKEEPER SYSTEM

FTE: 1.0 Permanent (40 hours/week)

Shift: 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Schedule: Monday to Friday

(Salary Range: $55,350 - $56,598 annually based on 40 hours/week)

Effective Immediately

Requirements

Secondary school diploma combined with a minimum 4 years of experience in trades maintenance or a construction related field. Graduation from a recognized trade school and two years of experience is also acceptable.

• Demonstrated ability to make adjustments and minor repairs to commercial/institutional heating, cooling, ventilating, plumbing and electrical systems
• Demonstrated ability and experience with dry wall patching, painting and carpentry
• Ability and willingness to provide support to system schools; could include assisting with lunch tables and cleaning etc.
• Provide occasional support to system schools: clearing snow and performing ice control on walkways, entrances, and designated areas.
• Perform seasonal grounds maintenance to system schools, including grass cutting, operating a whipper snipper, trimming bushes and vegetation along fence lines, fertilizing, aerating, weeding, and maintain landscaped areas and flower gardens.
• Replace and maintain HVAC and ventilation filters as scheduled.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural and mechanical/electrical drawings
• Knowledge and ability to operate and maintain small motors including lawnmowers, snow blowers etc.
• A sound working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, WHMIS and the Ontario Building Code
• Good problem-solving skills, organizational skills and communications skills (written and oral)
• Ability and experience in a related computerized environment (i.e.: databases, email etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to complete assigned work with consistent high quality results, according to prescribed standards in a safe, efficient, economical manner, to use appropriate judgement and to work without direct supervision
• Must be able to perform the physical duties of this job including moving and lifting equipment, climbing ladders or scaffolding, working indoors or outdoors in all seasons and conditions and have good hearing and vision under normal circumstances
• Valid driver's license and occasional use of your own vehicle
• Willingness to work occasional afternoon shifts (3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.)

Additional Posting Information

• Vacancy Status: This posting is for a new vacancy.
• Artificial Intelligence: The Board does not use artificial intelligence or automated decision-making tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.

The Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board is committed to diversity and inclusion. Please contact our Human Resources Department via email at [e-mail] or via telephone at 705-472-1201 Ext. 31215 prior to posting's closing date should you require any accommodation during the recruitment process.

Shawn Fitzsimmons

Chair

Paula Mann

Chief Executive Officer