Summer Student - London, Canada - Western University

Western University

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London, Canada

2 days ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

About Western:

Please note, there are 14 temporary contract opportunities commencing on May 1 until September 1, 2023, contingent upon acceptable job performance.

Considered Canada's most beautiful University, Western's main campus spans 400 acres of Gothic-style buildings mixed with modern LEED-certified capital structures providing an idyllic environment for our community of scholars.

The university is located in London, Canada, a safe, vibrant and welcoming community of more than 350,000 people serving as a regional medical and industrial hub for southwestern Ontario.

About Us:

Comprised of over 1200 acres across multiple locations, Western is home to a variety of landscapes from manicured lawns; feature garden courtyards; estate residences; conference centers and hotels; natural areas along the river and many spaces in between.

The main campus is also home to the Sherwood Fox Arboretum which contains a wide range of tree and shrub species.

Responsibilities:

Facilities Management's Landscape Services team is responsible for the maintenance of all outdoor areas of campus.

Our team members have a wealth of knowledge, experience, education and skill in horticulture and landscape management which they put to work every day ensuring Western continues to be Canada's most beautiful university campus.

We are seeking 14 summer students to assist with this work.

General Duties:

Install, maintain and alter softscape areas: turf, althletic fields, gardens, plant material, etc.
Perform duties associated with reservation requests, special events, delivery of materials, athletic facilities, general campus cleanup, waste collection and diversion, and associated duties

Specific Duties:

Weeding and mulching of plant beds
Installation of plant material
Mowing and trimming of turf areas
Utilization of hand held and walk behind powered and manual landscape equipment and tools
Maintenance of the Sherwood Fox Arboretum collection

Qualifications:

Education:

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Currently enrolled in post-secondary studies and
returning full-time to post-secondary studies in the fall

Experience:

Preference will be given to those with previous grounds maintenance experience

Skills, Abilities & Expertise:

Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Previous experience or interest in working outdoors through a range of weather conditions
Proven attention to detail, efficient and wellorganized
Interest or experience in horticulture or landscape maintenance
Preferred: knowledge of Western University's campus and the Division of Facilities Management
Preferred: G2 Driver's License and clean driver's abstract

Why Western?:

Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications. Applicants should have oral communication skills in English.

Western Values Diversity:

Please Note:

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.