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Grounds Maintenance Summer Student
Overview
ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Canadian Base Operators’ Southport team is looking for summer students! If you are a collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you. As a proud partner with Kelowna Aerospace Defence Programs, we deliver numerous support services tailored to our client, the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF).
The Grounds Maintenance position is a full-time summer term role located in Southport, MB and reports to the Roads & Grounds Supervisor. The summer student must be available for regularly scheduled hours from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Monday to Friday and on occasion be available to work early mornings. Their primary focus is to care for the grounds and to perform planned daily outdoor maintenance tasks.
Qualifications
Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Maintain green spaces on airside, at remote sites and on groundside around KF-occupied buildings to a high level of care, i.e. grass cutting, weeding, edging, trimming, pruning, watering, etc.
• Required to work with some power equipment and hand tools
• Keep vehicles, equipment and tools cleaned and maintained
• Keep storage areas and bays in a clean and organized manner
• Use and wear equipment, devices and clothing in compliance with safety standards
• Assist other departments for on-site activities or other forecasted events
• Present a courteous, cooperative and professional approach to both internal and external customers.
COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
• Communicates Effectively
• Continuous Learning
• Customer Focus
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Values and Respects Others
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be returning to post-secondary school at the end of the season
WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
• 1-3 year related experience is considered an asset, but will train
• Previous experience using lawn mowers an asset.
SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
• Able to learn new tasks and duties
• Keen attention to detail
• Able to work both independently and with others in a team
• Must enjoy working outdoors during summer months
• Self-motivated, reliable and resourceful
• Organization and time management
Other Requirements:
• Available from May to August 2022, dates may shift according to candidate availability
• Must hold a valid class 5 license and possess a clear driver’s abstract
• Able to work safely at all times, with a high level of customer service
• Upon hire, must be eligible to obtain an Enhanced Reliability Security clearance by the Canadian Industrial Security Directorate
Due to many mandatory vaccination requirements at client projects / facilities, in order to provide substantial employment by ensuring compliance with our client's mandates, the successful candidate may be required to validate full vaccination prior to hire.
Canadian Base Operators welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.
Contact
Please follow the link to our Careers Page to apply for this opportunity: https://canadian-base-operators.breezy.hr/p/b1c3643cf35c01-grounds-main…