Groundskeeper (Continuous Recruitment)

This position is responsible for general maintenance of grounds that meet institutional grounds keeping standards. Overtime may be required for snow management & special events.

UWO is now offering sign-on bonuses for new Custodial and Grounds Employees!

Recruitment Bonus of $1,000 ($500 for part-time) will be awarded after successful completion of 180-day Probation Period (6 months)!

Retention Bonus of $1,000 ($500 for part-time) will be awarded after successful completion of 1-year Employment Anniversary!

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Maintains clean and clear lawns, walkways, roadways, and parking lots to ensure they are free of debris, litter, snow, and ice
• Constructs lawn and landscaping projects including soil grading, seeding, and sodding
• Identifies and acts to remedy plant diseases and insect damage
• Implements and monitors chemical and fertilizer programs
• Installs, propagates, and maintains the health of new and existing plants and landscape using a variety of vehicles and equipment

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to perform manual labor including lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, stooping, twisting and other motions for extended periods of time with or without reasonable accommodation
• Employees are expected to be flexible in the performance of their job functions and to communicate openly with supervisors and co-workers, other departments and University staff
• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

• Work experience operating grounds maintenance & snow management equipment
• Ability to identify plants, weeds, trees, & shrubs
• Safety considerations / precautions and occupational hazards related to grounds maintenance and equipment operation.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of the Grounds crew team responsible for University grounds care and maintenance.