Groundskeeper (Temporary )

Job summary

Maintain the curb appeal and safety of residential grounds through landscaping, snow removal, and general upkeep. Assist with suite renovations, equipment maintenance, and providing support to residents.

Job details

At Northview, we are a passionate, community-focused team dedicated to making our properties the best they can be. We are proud to live, work, and play in the neighborhoods we serve, next to our residents, hotel guests, and commercial tenants across Canada. We are looking for a temporary/summer student Groundskeeper (Temp) to join our Residential team in Yellowknife, NT. Reporting to the Facilities Manager, you will make sure that Northview's buildings show pride of ownership and respect for our residents by ensuring that the grounds and buildings are maintained, in good repair, with pleasant curb appeal. Responsibilities: Ensuring safety of common areas, and complying with Northview's Health and Safety requirements Maintain lawns, shrubs, trees, and flower beds (Includes pruning, raking, mowing grass, fertilizing, weeding control) Moving furniture, equipment, materials, and supplies including clearing vacant suites as necessary, including loading and unloading materials and delivering them to properties Snow removal and ice control from all entrances/exits and walkways as required Delivery of notices to building residents & posting of notices in common areas where applicable required Maintain clean vacant lots, keeping grounds free of debris Maintain tools and equipment Maintain company vehicle where applicable Assisting with suite renovations and other upgrades Resident Services and assistance as required and maintaining good resident relations Assisting with the implementation of preventative maintenance programs Other duties relating to upkeep of buildings and grounds as assigned Qualifications: Previous experience working outdoors doing manual labour, in diverse weather conditions is an asset Possess a valid driver's license and ability to provide clean driver's abstract Proven ability to work productively and safely while under pressure, with good time management Previous training/experience using Bobcat equipment is an asset, but not required Good customer service skills and pleasant demeanor, and an ability to speak and write English Able to lift up to 50 lbs Work weekends if necessary If your background matches the qualifications listed above and you are looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the communities we serve, please submit your resume in confidence. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue through the selection process will be contacted. Northview welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.

What you’ll do

Maintain the curb appeal and safety of residential grounds through landscaping, snow removal, and general upkeep. Assist with suite renovations, equipment maintenance, and providing support to residents.

Requirements

Candidates should have experience in outdoor manual labor and possess a valid driver's license with a clean abstract. Ability to lift 50 lbs and work weekends is required, while Bobcat experience is considered an asset.

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Lawn Maintenance
• Pruning
• Mowing
• Snow Removal
• Ice Control
• Manual Labour
• Customer Service
• Time Management
• Bobcat Equipment Operation
• Suite Renovations
• Preventative Maintenance
• English Communication

Job areas

• Trades
• Construction
• Hospitality
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Customer Service & Support