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Dalhousie University

Groundskeeper

Halifax, NS, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Dec 3, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 3, 2026

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Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Groundskeeper

Department/Unit Facilities Management

Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number FM127-26

Employee Group NSGEU Local 99

Position Type Regular, On-Going

Duration of Contract (if applicable)

Employment Type Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1.0

Rate $20.71 per hour

Classification Groundskeeper

About Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our 18,800 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that’s celebrating 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Environmental Services Manager, Groundskeepers perform horticulture, landscape, grounds, waste management, recycling, furniture moves and set-ups, snow clearing and salting, and various maintenance duties within the university campus, under the direction of the Supervisor or designate.

Key Responsibilities

Assists with the maintenance and clean-up of all exterior grounds areas.
Performs leaf clean-up and preparation of flower beds for winter
Clears step areas, exits, ramps, walkways and exterior drains of snow, ice, debris and leaves,

etc.

Spot checks the grounds daily for slippery conditions and applies salt as required
Cleans up after renovations to campus properties
Prepares, plants and maintains flower/shrub beds, trees
Performs lawn maintenance activities (e.g.: rolling, aerating, replacing sods)
Completes small landscaping projects, as directed
Performs litter collection and removes discarded materials from university buildings
Empties exterior waste receptacles as per schedule
Collects refuse from all areas not serviced by the contracted waste haulers dumpsters
Takes care of snow shoveling and ice control requirements and other circumstances as

Required

Operates grounds, transportation vehicles and other equipment, as required
Delivers material and supplies between and within University buildings and to off-site

locations, as required. Delivers/collects equipment and materials to/from Trades Services,

Zones, Environmental Services, and Project sites

Participates in scheduled vehicle maintenance procedures as required
Monitors vehicle operating condition utilizing scheduled check lists
Operates vehicle in safe, responsible and lawful manner
Performs small office moves and furniture rearrangement throughout the campus buildings
Transports and arranges tables and chairs for exams and other special functions
Collects recyclables as per the University’s waste management/recycling program
Transports specialized wastes to an appropriate location
Performs other duties, as required

Note

This position is physically demanding. Extensive kneeling, bending, standing and squatting required.

Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus.

Required Qualifications

Recent and related experience is required
Must possess a valid Class 5 Nova Scotia driver’s license, and provide a clean driver’s abstract
Must be capable of operating all landscape maintenance equipment (e.g.: pick-up truck,

tractor, ride-on mower, etc.)

Industry experience to operate large fleet vehicles up to 3 tonnes ( GWT ), as required
Ability to operate skid steer, chain saw, and fork-lift (preferably certified) an asset
Basic plant identification skills an asset
Working knowledge of horticultural procedures (test given at interview)
Must be able to take direction and work with minimal supervision
Reliable and punctual
Good communication and organizational skills
Must be willing to work overtime, as required
General safety and WHMIS training an asset
Must be able and willing to work at heights
Must be physically fit and able to lift up to 50 lbs. repeatedly

Assets

Additional Information

Application Consideration

Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 3

Open Date 11/03/2026

Close Date 11/16/2026

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicant

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/22512

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Responsibilities

Maintain campus grounds through horticulture, landscaping, lawn care, litter collection, waste and recycling handling, and snow and ice removal. Operate vehicles and grounds equipment, deliver materials, assist with furniture moves and event setups, and perform related maintenance duties.

Requirements

Recent related experience, a valid Nova Scotia Class 5 driver's license with a clean abstract, and the ability to operate landscape maintenance equipment are required. Candidates must be physically fit, able to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly and work at heights, and be reliable, punctual, and able to follow direction with minimal supervision; safety and WHMIS training and certain equipment certifications are assets.

Skills

Grounds Maintenance
Horticulture
Landscaping
Plant Identification
Lawn Maintenance
Snow and Ice Removal
Waste Management
Recycling
Landscape Equipment Operation
Vehicle Operation
Furniture Moving and Setup
Safe Equipment Operation
Communication
Organization
Working with Minimal Supervision
Physical Fitness

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Keywords

Groundskeeping
Facilities Management
Horticulture
Landscape Maintenance
Flower and Shrub Beds
Planting
Plant Identification
Lawn Aeration
Sod Replacement
Snow Clearing
Ice Control
Salt Application
Waste Management
Recycling
Litter Collection
Landscape Maintenance Equipment
Pickup Truck
Tractor
Ride-On Mower
Fleet Vehicles
Skid Steer
Chainsaw
Forklift
Vehicle Maintenance
Furniture Moves
WHMIS
Workplace Safety
Physical Labor

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