Groundskeeper

Location

Winnipeg, MB | Canada

Job description

Requisition ID: 354126

Position Number: 20070607

Posting End Date: Open until filled

City: Winnipeg

Employer: St. Boniface Hospital  

Site:  St. Boniface Hospital

Department / Unit: Property Management

Job Stream: Non-Clinical

Union: CUPE  

Anticipated Start - End Date: ASAP - Indefinite

Reason for Term: Other Leave

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days;Standby coverage as required  

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2080

Salary: $25.152 , $25.716 , $26.280 , $26.862

Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care.

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Position Overview

Under the general supervision of the Coordinator, Protection Services or designate, and while demonstrating a commitment to the Mission, Values and Management Philosophy of St. Boniface General Hospital, the SHOP HEAD, GROUNDS is responsible for the Grounds Shop Operations, which includes the appearance maintenance of all grounds, parking lots, building entrances, exits, etc., of the Hospital complex and its affiliated buildings: assisting with the selecting and monitoring of staff; preparing reports; and performing other related duties as required.

Experience

• Five (5) years’ experience in grounds maintenance and gardening in a large-scale operation.
• Two (2) years’ experience in a Shop Head/Foreman capacity.
• Previous experience operating a skid steer loader (i.e. bob cat) is required.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Grade 12 or recognized equivalent.
• Certified as a Landscape Technician by the Province of Manitoba Department of Labour.

SPECIAL TRAINING:

Must possess a current and relevant Skid Steer Loader Safety course certificate from the Manitoba Safety Council or will have to successfully obtain certificate at a time scheduled by the employer or at a time mutually agreed upon between the incumbent and the employer.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Valid Class 5 Manitoba Driver’s license is required and must be maintained.

Qualifications and Skills

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Good mathematic skills.
• Good supervisory and leadership skills.
• Neat and tidy appearance.
• Ability to operate and repair equipment required in the trade.
• Knowledge of plant science, week control, plant disease, soil management.

Physical Requirements

• Physically able to carry and move loads up to 34 kgs.

St. Boniface Hospital is committed to empowering a workforce that welcomes and celebrates diversity by fostering culturally safe places for all employees. We strive to celebrate our diverse workforce and the outstanding work we do every day.

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective bargaining agreement.

T his position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

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