Grounds Worker, Physical Plant, Competition #UNIFOR-22-03, Thunder Bay, ON

Category: 
Administrative/Staff Positions
Campus: 
Thunder Bay
Department: 
Physical Plant
Application Deadline: 
Friday, July 8, 2022 - 4:30pm

* Internal Unifor Competition*

 

Grounds Worker

Physical Plant

Thunder Bay Campus

 Full-Time, Permanent Unifor Position

 

Competition #UNIFOR-22-03

 

Primarily an 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. shift, Monday to Friday.

When required, hours of work and location may be modified to suit the needs of the University

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Removes snow and ice from vehicular and exterior pedestrian areas with a variety of hand tools and motorized equipment to maintain safe access;
  • Maintains clear, unobstructed access to fire hydrants and standpipes year round;
  • Maintenance of roadways, parking lots, culverts, catch basins, sidewalks, ditches, etc. as required;
  • Maintains exterior grounds as required;
  • Maintains outdoor planters;
  • Collects and removes litter and rubbish from exterior grounds;
  • Maintains artificial lake, including control of its water level;
  • Maintains, inspects, services and repairs grounds equipment as required;
  • Assists the Grounds Leadhand in the investigation and solution of problems related to snow removal and the maintenance and upkeep of University grounds;
  • Operates a variety of grounds related equipment, including but not limited to trucks, tractors, loaders, backhoes, mowers, chainsaws, forklift, etc.;
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Minimum grade 12 education
  • Experience in grounds maintenance and/or landscaping;
  • Ability to perform skilled tasks in the landscaping and grounds maintenance area;
  • Must have a good work record and good record of attendance and punctuality;
  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written;
  • Must have the ability to follow oral and written instructions;
  • Ability to perform heavy manual work such as shovelling gravel on a continuous basis; loading and unloading material such as bags of salt or earth on and off a truck; lifting, carrying and/or pushing/pulling heavy objects such as bales of peat moss, barricades, etc.;
  • Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including the ability to perform heavy manual work consisting of lifting, carrying and pushing/pulling and very heavy work in excess of 100lbs on an occasional basis;
  • General knowledge of recognized practices and safe work habits and techniques employed in the application of fertilizers, herbicides, and other chemicals used in the maintenance of grounds;
  • Must have current WHMIS training or must successfully complete training during the trial/probation period.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license;
  • Ability to deal courteously with staff, students and the general public;
  • Familiarity with the Occupational Health & Safety Act, its regulations and other health and safety related legislation and standards.

 

A conditional offer of employment will be extended to the successful applicant.  On evidence that a candidate is able to meet the physical demands of the essential duties of the job, as determined through the completion of a pre-employment screening, a final offer of employment will be extended to the candidate.  The screening will be based on the Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) of the job.

 

Interested internal applicants are invited to submit a cover letter quoting competition # UNIFOR-22-03, their resume and the contact information for three references to:

 

Office of Human Resources

University Centre

Room UC-0003

Email:  careers@lakeheadu.ca

 

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and other equity-seeking groups. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.  This is in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements.

Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343.8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.