Grounds Operator - Guelph, Canada - Wellington Catholic District School Board

Wellington Catholic District School Board

Verified Company

Guelph, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

_The Wellington Catholic DSB is committed to equity for all students and staff, and to delivering the highest quality education through a qualified workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.

Upon request, we will provide reasonable accommodation in the hiring process to support applicants with disabilities. Please see the job opportunities page on our website for more details._

Job Posting 23-047

GROUNDS OPERATOR

Location:
Various

Seasonal Contract - exact dates to be determined

Start:
April 2023

Ending:
December 2023

8 hours per day, 40 hours per week

Rate Of Pay:
$20.54/hr
The Wellington Catholic District School Board invites qualified applicants for the seasonal position of Grounds Operator.

The Board requires this role for elementary and secondary schools to work mostly in Guelph and Rockwood but may involve work at schools in Elora, Fergus, Erin, Arthur and Mount Forest.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Transporting equipment from site to site on a daily basis
Cutting sites using mostly ride on lawn machines
Using gas trimmer/edger
Trimming bushes
Pruning trees
Raking grass and leaves
Picking up garbage & debris
Weeding and mulching beds
Moving furniture and equipment at school Board locations
Preparing school sites for school events
Lining sports fields
Minor equipment repair as needed
Assist seasonal grounds students and some on the job instruction as needed

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Provide guidance and support to seasonal grounds students as well as oversight on daily tasks
Follow a set schedule for maintaining the grounds at schools and Board office locations
Adapt to changing priorities during the work day
Work around school schedules for completing work
Work alone a portion of the time operating the mower and other equipment
Move from site to site during a typical day
Work in a safe manner and in accordance with the OHSA, fire and electrical safety codes, WHMIS, and all applicable Board H&S policies, procedures
Effective oral and written communication skills and the ability to read and understand verbal and written instructions, procedures and maintenance manuals

POSTING DATE:
THURSDAY March 2, 2023

CLOSING DATE:
posting will remain open until job is filled

In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is being collected under the authority of the Education Act and will be used for employee recruitment and selection purposes.

Job Types:
Full-time, Seasonal

Contract length: 8 months

Salary:
$20.54 per hour

Schedule: