Lethbridge Polytechnic
Description
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Position Information
Job Title
Summer Grounds Workers
Appointment Type
Casual
Position Dates
May-Aug 2025
Hours per week/FTE
40
About the Position
The Facilities Management department at Lethbridge Polytechnic requires three (3) outdoor enthusiasts to join their team as Grounds Workers for the summer months. We offer an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in maintaining and enhancing the campus grounds. This casual position provides support to the campus grounds-keeping team in various tasks related to landscaping, maintenance, and beautification of the campus environment.
Incumbents will be assigned 40 hours of work per week.
Incumbents will be assigned 40 hours of work per week.
Position Details
Key Responsibilities:
- Grounds Maintenance: Assist in the upkeep of lawns, gardens, and athletic fields by mowing, edging, weeding, and pruning as needed.
- Landscape Enhancement: Participate in planting flowers, shrubs, and trees to enhance the aesthetic appeal of the campus grounds.
- Irrigation System Operation: Assist with the operation and maintenance of irrigation systems to ensure proper watering of plants and turf areas.
- Trash Removal: Collect and dispose of litter and debris from outdoor areas to maintain cleanliness and tidiness.
- Equipment Operation: Operate landscaping equipment such as lawn mowers, trimmers, and leaf blowers safely and efficiently under the supervision of experienced staff.
- Pathway Maintenance: Help maintain walkways and pathways by sweeping, blowing, and applying necessary treatments for weed control.
- Special Projects: Participate in special projects as assigned by supervisors, which may include campus beautification initiatives, event setup, or other related tasks.
Required Qualifications
- Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
- Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
- Demonstrate ability to work alone and in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, hardworking, physically capable of performing the job duties.
- Valid driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in landscaping or grounds maintenance is preferred.
Salary
AUPE Class Level 2 Step 1 at $17.34 per hour
Working Here
Land Acknowledgement
Located on the traditional lands of the Blackfoot Confederacy, Lethbridge Polytechnic is committed to honouring the land from a place of knowing. We honour the Siksikaitsitapi as both the traditional and current Land Keepers of this area, and we welcome all Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples who call Blackfoot territory their home to disclose as such when submitting applications.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
At Lethbridge Polytechnic, we know we all benefit when the rich diversity of our campus community is fully represented, and all students and employees are included. We are committed to identifying and overcoming systemic barriers that impede individuals from underrepresented groups. We are ready to work together to ensure Lethbridge Polytechnic is a place where all individuals feel valued for their unique perspectives, skills, and contributions and are afforded equal opportunities to participate in learning, research, and innovation.
We are committed to creating a diverse environment for all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, and age.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
C25-00417
Open Date
04/14/2025
Close Date
04/25/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicants