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| Reference #: | 4718 |
| Position Type: | Temporary |
| Location: | London, Ontario |
| Date Posted: | Aug 31, 2015 |
| Experience: | 3 Years |
| Education: | High School Diploma |
Job Description
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.
Facilities Management (FM) is responsible for the planning, development, construction, operation, maintenance and stewardship of all the buildings, infrastructure, sites and services within Western's campus community.
The Groundsperson will be responsible for the maintenance of the University's turf, outdoor facilities, paved and garden areas, and will also assist in horticultural operations as well as snow removal during the winter season. The incumbent must provide efficient and courteous service to customers and support to their coworkers. The incumbent will also participate in winter control hours, regular hours, and call-in hours.
Qualifications
Education:
- Minimum Ontario Secondary School diploma
- Maintain a valid G Ontario Driver's License
- Maintain a current First Aid Certificate including CPR
- Basic understanding of other trades
Experience:
- Minimum 3 years working experience in a landscape construction and maintenance environment
- Working experience with equipment associated with manual snow removal for institutional and commercial properties
- Working experience with small lawn care equipment, snow blowers, grounds related equipment
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- In depth understanding of tools, principles, materials and terminology associated with grounds equipment and maintenance
- Mechanical aptitude
- The ability to perform work with supplied vehicle
- The ability to perform physical labour, bending, digging, lifting, transporting, reaching, twisting and raking
- The ability to investigate, identify, analyze and resolve problems
- The ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision, perform under pressure and follow departmental procedures
- Must be able to communicate clearly both orally and in writing
Prior to an offer of employment a current Police Information Check (PIC) will be required and proof of a clear driver's abstract.
Interested applicants are asked to visit: www.workingatwestern.uwo.ca to apply online to job reference 4718, by midnight on September 6th, 2015.
Please note, there are 2 Temporary Full-time opportunities with anticipated end dates of April 30th, 2016.
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources at hrhelp@uwo.ca or phone 519-661-2194.
Facilities Management (FM) is responsible for the planning, development, construction, operation, maintenance and stewardship of all the buildings, infrastructure, sites and services within Western's campus community.
The Groundsperson will be responsible for the maintenance of the University's turf, outdoor facilities, paved and garden areas, and will also assist in horticultural operations as well as snow removal during the winter season. The incumbent must provide efficient and courteous service to customers and support to their coworkers. The incumbent will also participate in winter control hours, regular hours, and call-in hours.
Qualifications
Education:
- Minimum Ontario Secondary School diploma
- Maintain a valid G Ontario Driver's License
- Maintain a current First Aid Certificate including CPR
- Basic understanding of other trades
Experience:
- Minimum 3 years working experience in a landscape construction and maintenance environment
- Working experience with equipment associated with manual snow removal for institutional and commercial properties
- Working experience with small lawn care equipment, snow blowers, grounds related equipment
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- In depth understanding of tools, principles, materials and terminology associated with grounds equipment and maintenance
- Mechanical aptitude
- The ability to perform work with supplied vehicle
- The ability to perform physical labour, bending, digging, lifting, transporting, reaching, twisting and raking
- The ability to investigate, identify, analyze and resolve problems
- The ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision, perform under pressure and follow departmental procedures
- Must be able to communicate clearly both orally and in writing
Prior to an offer of employment a current Police Information Check (PIC) will be required and proof of a clear driver's abstract.
Interested applicants are asked to visit: www.workingatwestern.uwo.ca to apply online to job reference 4718, by midnight on September 6th, 2015.
Please note, there are 2 Temporary Full-time opportunities with anticipated end dates of April 30th, 2016.
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources at hrhelp@uwo.ca or phone 519-661-2194.
