Grounds Keeper: Competition #070
An External Posting in the PPWC Employee Group.
Nelson: Silver King
Posted:
Tuesday, May 15, 2018
Closes: Tuesday, May 22, 2018
Reporting to Director of Facilities and utilizing a service excellence approach, this position provides grounds keeping and general maintenance services to the College.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Performs grounds keeping duties including:
- Maintaining lawns, shrubs, trees, flower beds, planters and baskets
- Landscaping and irrigation
- Maintaining and clearing walkways, roads and parking lots including snow removal
- Servicing and repairing grounds equipment
- Repairing and maintaining sprinkler systems
Performs general maintenance services including:
- Performing exterior building maintenance
- Conducting monthly inspections of fire extinguishers and lights
- Ensuring adequate inventory of departmental supplies
- Performing maintenance and minor repairs to assigned tools and equipment
- Setting up and taking down equipment/furniture for special events and functions
- Assembling furniture as required
- Picking up and delivering of freight
- Controlling traffic, parking and towing as required
Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Must be in good physical condition
Education and Experience
- High school graduation
- Valid BC Driver’s Licence
- WHMIS Certificate
- Horticulture and Pesticide Ticket required
- Minimum 2-3 years related experience
This is a temporary position commencing as soon as possible and ending December 31, 2018 with the possibility of an extension. Salary will be Pay Grade 8, $26.51 per hour in accordance with the Selkirk College PPWC Collective Agreement.
Selkirk College appreciates the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Interested and qualified applicants are invited to email their chronological resume (along with cover letter, work references and supporting documentation including diplomas and transcripts) no later than 4:00 pm on the closing date to . The personal information provided by applicants is collected pursuant to Sections 26 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). The required personal information is collected for the purposes of supporting and evaluating your application for employment with Selkirk College and for aggregate statistical purposes. The personal information will be used, retained and only disclosed by Selkirk in accordance with FIPPA. The information is related directly to and needed by Selkirk to initiate the employment application process. The information will be used to contact references supplied by you, evaluate your qualifications, and complete the employment process by making a hiring decision.
Selkirk College is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that empowers all employees to reach their full potential and where each member of the college community shares a responsibility for developing and maintaining a healthy work environment in which differences are valued. The college welcomes applications from persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and Aboriginal people. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
All résumés must be submitted via email.
This posting closes on Tuesday, May 22, 2018.