Job Description

Organizational Unit
University of Victoria -> VP Finance and Operations -> Facilities Management
Location
University of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary)

Posting Close Date
19 February 2025
Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.
FTE
1.0
Salary Grade
$4,642.00 - $4,702.00
Additional Posting Information:
N/A
Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE and achieved as per the collective agreement, if applicable.
Hours of Work
Varied
Employee Group:
CUPE 917 - Regular
# of Hires Needed
4
Position Number
990301, 990302, 990303, 998324
Category
Building and Grounds Maintenance, Installation, Maintenance, and Repair, Other
About this Opportunity
This position requires Grounds related experience, a strong interest in and good working knowledge of the equipment and best practices associated with Horticulture, Landscape, and Sport Field maintenance.


A willingness and ability to work any recognized shift, including weekends, is expected. From time to time, hours of work may be adjusted to suit operational needs.


••This position is eligible for a Modified Work Schedule


••Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada AND continued employment is dependent upon ongoing eligibility to legally work in Canada• •


Job Summary
Performs the work associated with a Grounds Worker 1 classification which includes but in not limited to cutting grass using a push or ride-on type mower, assisting with the maintenance and development of cultivated areas by digging, hoeing, weeding, watering, fertilizing, pruning, trimming and transplanting of flowers, shrubs and trees, operating a variety of small outdoor power equipment associated with grounds maintenance such as garden cultivators, grass trimmers, backpack blowers and hedge trimmers etc, assisting with sport field, exterior structure and fixture maintenance, erecting event signs, cleaning, making repairs to and operating an irrigation system when directed.


Also performs duties requiring specific skills such as operating a one-ton truck, a tractor or bobcat with an attachment, pruning trees, applying pesticides and fertilizers as required and assisting the Grounds division to maintain a safe work place.


Job Requirements
A minimum of three (3) years demonstrated experience in performing grounds maintenance tasks including a good working knowledge of gardening and the associated equipment and tools used to perform the work. The ability to take direction and be able to follow written and oral instruction accurately is essential as is the ability to maintain effective relationships with faculty, staff and students. Sufficient strength, stamina and coordination is required in order to perform a variety of routine heavy manual tasks and operate the associated equipment continuously in all types of weather conditions and possession of a valid BC driver's licence are required.


Possession of a BC pesticide applicator's certificate is considered desirable.



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