Description
SUMMER STUDENT GROUNDSKEEPER
Location: 10 Deerfield Dr, Nepean Ontario or 30 Eleanor Drive, Nepean Ontario.
Please note this is a summer term contract (May 6th-August 30th)
Your offer will include:
- Competitive salary
- Employee recognition platform – Be rewarded by your colleagues for your contributions!
- Many exciting career opportunities
Your Role on our team:
The Grounds Keeper is responsible for ensuring the grounds are maintained, clean and serviced.
In this role you will:
- Plants, trims, and any other function related to the design and upkeep of external grounds and landscaping;
Installs plants and other objects (e.g. rock, cement, lighting, furniture, water, etc.) on external grounds - Maintains the grounds through irrigation, trimming, pruning, raking, mulching, litter pick ups, etc.;
- Uses equipment such as rakes, shovels, and lawnmowers when required
- Routinely reviews exterior grounds to ensure everything is maintained;
- Oversees recycling and waste programs including disposal of food waste, cardboard and shredded paper; ensures bins are taken to the curb for pickup on time and returned in a timely fashion.
- Arranges seasonal decorations for the grounds and exterior when required;
- Other duties within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job, as requested by management.
We would like you to have:
Education: A student in high school, college, or University
Experience: A minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of relevant work experience is considered an asset.
Specialized Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), Outlook,
- Communication skills (listening, verbal and written)
- Problem Solving skills
- Good Judgment
- Interpersonal skills
- Initiative and creative
- Attention to detail
Our future is better together. Apply now and join us!
Minto is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. Should you require accommodation or support in any aspect of our recruitment and selection process, we will work with you to meet your needs.