Seasonal Grounds Worker

True North

As the largest post-secondary institution in northern Alberta, Northwestern Polytechnic is a natural point of convergence for knowledge, skills, creativity, and collaboration. Striving to spark and empower success, NWP’s mission is geared towards both individual and collective progress. NWP offers a wide variety of engaging and in-demand academic programs in certificates, diplomas, apprenticeships and degrees. We exist wholeheartedly for the domestic and international students who call our campuses home, the distinctive communities and industries we serve, and the staff and faculty who honour us with their expertise and insights every day. While our potential as one of Alberta’s newest polytechnics is ever-growing, we recognize the importance of having authentic and highly effective contributors by our side. We are currently recruiting individuals who are inspired by opportunity, driven by results, and aligned to NWP’s core values of being responsive, innovative, and connected.

The Department

This position is in the Facilities – Maintenance and Operations Department (FMO), which strives to provide safe, functional, and attractive facilities for student, staff, and community use. NWP takes pride in respecting and preserving its buildings and grounds, and this is reflected in the prompt and dedicated service provided by its Facilities – Maintenance and Operations team.

The Role

The Seasonal Grounds Worker position is an important member of the Maintenance Team. Under the direction of the Facility Manager and/or the Service Coordinator, they perform a wide variety of maintenance tasks with requirements including, but not limited to:

• Exterior demand and preventative maintenance:
  • operating grounds vehicles & equipment; utility vehicles and their implements and other miscellaneous grounds equipment.
  • exterior maintenance tasks including minor repairs, signage and equipment maintenance.
  • exterior cleaning, sweeping, garbage pick-up etc.
  • snow shoveling and de-icing entrances and walk-ways
• Interior demand and preventative duties:
  • assembly and moving of furniture and equipment,
  • setting up for events
  • minor maintenance repairs
• Operation of various hand power tools and other miscellaneous tools and equipment.
• Other duties as requested.

The hourly wage is $20.35

Typical work hours are Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 3:00 pm (35-hour work week), however there may be occasions when the work schedule may shift and some weekend work may be required. The work schedule will be determined by the Service Coordinator to meet evolving demands and weather conditions.

The position is labour-intensive and may be assigned strenuous physical tasks such as lifting up to 25 Kg. maximum.

Environmental conditions: fluctuating temperatures, sun, snow, ice, wind & rain.

What We Offer

NWP offers lifelong learning opportunities through professional development/wellness programs, a competitive salary and compensation package and a student-centered culture that is vital to our community. Join our team, grow with us, and connect your skills and abilities to our vision, mission and values.