Grounds Machinery Operator - Contract up to 9 Months

Department: PR Business Operations 
Position covered by the Collective Agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), Local 1334

Temporary full-time from 04/28/2025 to 01/30/2026  
Temporary Absence of the Regular Incumbent

Initial Shift Assignment: Day - Monday - Friday: 6am - 2:30pm  
Number of Positions: 1 

If you are a current employee of the University of Guelph you must apply on the internal Career Page in order to be considered as an internal applicant. 
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General Purpose

Reporting to the Manager, Grounds department, the Grounds Machinery Operator will be responsible for the safe operation of a variety of light machinery and related equipment used in Grounds’ landscape and maintenance operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Safely operate a variety of equipment including but not limited to mowers, loaders, farm tractors, chain saws, woodchipper, hydraulic sprayers, and related equipment
• Safely operate a variety of Grounds vehicles including but not limited to dump trucks, snow removal equipment and 4-wheel drive vehicles
• Assist with the installation of fence and signage
• Assist with installation and repair of garden and street furniture, bicycle racks and salt bins
• Cut grass and maintain numerous sports fields
• Follow all University policies and procedures
• Maintain accurate records, and complete circle checks of equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Grade 12 education

• Valid DZ driver’s license
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in the operation of tractors, small loaders, mowers, and related equipment
• Knowledge of established safety practices and commitment to safe work practices
• Ability to read and interpret schedules, equipment directions, and instructions
• Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills are required
• Ability to work effectively both individually and as a member of a team

What Will Give You The Edge?

• Chainsaw certification
• Forklift certification
• Previous training on CVOR regulations

The successful candidate will be required to provide a current and acceptable driver’s abstract as a condition of employment and will be required to successfully complete an independent third-party driving assessment.

The incumbents must be available to respond to emergency call-ins, particularly during snow season, but occasionally at other times of year as well. Shift work and overtime may be required.

Employee Type: Cover 
Position Number: 10862024     
Classification: CUPE Band 4   
0-3 Month Rate: $28.61 per hour
Job Rate: $30.12 per hour
Vacancy: Consequential
Work Location: Main Campus

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.

Posting Date: 03/14/2025 
Close Date: 03/21/2025