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Continuing, full-time, Grounds Worker II
- Victoria, BC, Canada
Full-time
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As stewards of the campus, Facilities Management fosters and enriches an inviting and functional environment that welcomes and supports all who come here. Facilities Management clients include faculty, staff and students. Facilities Management reflects high service delivery standards and requirements. The team works together to ensure effective, efficient and safe performance for the operation, maintenance and repair of campus buildings. Grounds maintenance services seek to preserve and enhance the appearance of the campus and the playability of sport fields through the provision of general grounds, horticulture, and landscape and sport field maintenance.
Reporting to either the Grounds Supervisor, Horticulture or Grounds Supervisor, Landscape and Sport Fields, or delegate, the General Worker 2 performs routine, skilled and semi-skilled horticulture or landscape and sport field tasks, as well as non-skilled general grounds maintenance work. The position operates vehicles of up to 3 ton capacity and their integrated functions, operates equipment, and uses tools, to perform the work in a safe and diligent manner by complying with Work Safe BC regulations and following established standard operating procedures and industry best practices. The position also exercises some independent judgement in completing the work, but consults the Supervisor or a Lead Hand on questions relating to maintenance standards and best practices. May provide guidance to employees in lower classifications on how to perform the work when directed by the Supervisor or Lead Hand. May perform the work of lower classifications when directed by the Supervisor or their designate.
Skills
Reporting to either the Grounds Supervisor, Horticulture or Grounds Supervisor, Landscape and Sport Fields, or delegate, the General Worker 2 performs routine, skilled and semi-skilled horticulture or landscape and sport field tasks, as well as non-skilled general grounds maintenance work. The position operates vehicles of up to 3 ton capacity and their integrated functions, operates equipment, and uses tools, to perform the work in a safe and diligent manner by complying with Work Safe BC regulations and following established standard operating procedures and industry best practices. The position also exercises some independent judgement in completing the work, but consults the Supervisor or a Lead Hand on questions relating to maintenance standards and best practices. May provide guidance to employees in lower classifications on how to perform the work when directed by the Supervisor or Lead Hand. May perform the work of lower classifications when directed by the Supervisor or their designate.
Skills
- Excellent work ethic and problem solving capability
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to follow instructions
- Ability to be tactful, demonstrate good judgment, and work as a positive and collaborative team member
- Ability to organize and work under deadlines with conflicting demands
- Basic use of computerized equipment and software/applications related to work being performed
- Enthusiastic, energetic, and a self-starter
- Ability to work within a team environment or independently
- With assistance, ability to read and interpret technical drawings, manuals, Work Safe BC regulation
- Ability to operate and do basic maintenance on the vehicles, equipment and tools required for the work
- Demonstrated ability to apply industry best practices and standards, methods, cultural and cultivation techniques and procedures in horticulture OR landscape and sport field maintenance work
- Technician diploma (1 year) in horticulture science or a combination of horticulture science courses, training and experience, OR Technician diploma (1 year) in turfgrass science, or horticulture science
- or a combination of turfgrass and horticulture science courses, training and experience
- BC Pesticide Applicator's certificate
- BC Class 5 driver's license
- Two years of experience in landscape or horticulture and general grounds maintenance work
- Two years of experience operating associated vehicles and equipment and using the tools required to do the work
- Good physical health, sufficient strength, stamina and coordination to perform a variety of tasks continuously under all weather conditions
- Willingness to work any recognized shift including weekends
- Interest and ability to obtain the ITA Landscape Gardener Red Seal Certification
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Responsibilities
Perform routine, skilled, and semi-skilled horticulture or landscape and sports field tasks, along with general grounds maintenance. Operate vehicles, equipment, and tools safely, follow established procedures and regulations, and consult supervisors or lead hands on maintenance standards as needed.
Requirements
Requires a one-year technician diploma in horticulture or turfgrass science, or an equivalent combination of relevant courses, training, and experience; a BC Pesticide Applicator's Certificate; and a BC Class 5 driver's license. Applicants need two years of relevant grounds, landscape, or horticulture experience and two years operating related vehicles and equipment, along with physical fitness, shift flexibility, and interest in obtaining the ITA Landscape Gardener Red Seal Certification.
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Customer Service
- Interpersonal Communication
- Teamwork
- Following Instructions
- Judgment
- Organization
- Working Under Deadlines
- Basic Computer Skills
- Reading Technical Drawings and Manuals
- Vehicle and Equipment Operation
- Equipment Maintenance
- Horticulture
- Landscape Maintenance
- Sports Field Maintenance
- Industry Best Practices
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- Environmental & Sustainability
- Trades
- Agriculture
- Sports & Recreation
- Education
Keywords
- Grounds Maintenance
- Horticulture
- Landscape Maintenance
- Sports Field Maintenance
- Turfgrass Science
- Campus Facilities
- Vehicle Operation
- Equipment Operation
- Tool Use
- Equipment Maintenance
- BC Pesticide Applicator's Certificate
- BC Class 5 Driver's License
- ITA Landscape Gardener Red Seal Certification
- WorkSafeBC Regulations
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Industry Best Practices
- Cultural Techniques
- Cultivation Techniques
- Technical Drawings
- Maintenance Standards