Landscape Services Worker I - Edmonton, Canada - University of Alberta

University of Alberta
University of Alberta
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Edmonton, Canada

1 month ago

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Description

VFO Grounds:


  • Competition No.

S

  • Posting Date

Aug 14, 2023

  • Closing Date

Aug 31, 2023

  • Position Type

Full Time - Operating Funded

  • Salary Range

$41,464 to $54,735 per year

  • Grade

04

  • Hours

40
This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).


This position has a term length of 1 year plus a day and offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed on our Benefits Overview page.


Location - Various University of Alberta Campuses. This role is in-person.


Working for the University of Alberta

  • The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community._


The University of Alberta is teeming with change makers, community builders, and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day.

We are home to more than 40,000 students in 200+ undergraduate and 500+ graduate programs, over 13,000 faculty and staff, 260,000 alumni worldwide and have been recognized as one of Canada's Greenest Employers for over a decade.


Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people—from our students and stakeholders, to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.


Working for the Department/Faculty


Facilities and Operations is a diverse envelope of services that is responsible for managing the buildings across our five campuses.

Facilities and Operations manages capital construction and renovations, providing utilities and energy management to delivering student and campus services.

Facilities and Operations works behind the scenes to make the university one of the top places in the world to study, live and work in.

The Asset Management & Operations portfolio supports the community through operating, maintaining and renewing our infrastructure and providing a number of safety and security services.

The Grounds department maintains grounds and building space on all five UAlberta campuses.

From providing landscaping services to responding to maintenance issues, they strive to keep UAlberta's grounds and buildings in top condition.


This includes the University's Augustana campus, where the team completes grounds work and regular maintenance and infrastructure planning for plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems.


Position


Responsible for a variety of tasks that include both manual labour and small equipment operation to maintain both hard and soft landscapes.


Duties

  • Responsible for a variety of tasks that include both manual labour and small equipment operation to maintain both hard and soft landscapes
  • Performs soft landscaping; pruning and planting of shrubs and trees
  • Completes snow removal, mowing, line trimming and other soft landscape maintenance
  • Carries out seasonal and other tasks such as spring cleanup; removes sand and chips from entrances and walkways; snow removal on hard landscape using various hand tools and backpack blowers
  • Responsible for maintaining safe passage of entrances and walkways in all weather conditions; use of rock chip and deicer as required

Minimum Qualifications

  • High School Diploma
  • Minimum 1yr experience in related position
  • Horticulture Diploma or Journeyman Landscape Gardener License considered an asset
  • Valid Class 5 Driver's License
  • Computer literate
  • Courses and/or experience in the following areas would benefit the incumbent in the performance of their duties (but not mandatory): Horticultural, Irrigation, First Aid, Pruning, WHMIS training, Safety procedure, Driver's Safety courses
Conditions of Employment


How to Apply
**We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
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