Groundskeeper

Department: Facilities and Desk Services 
Position covered by the Collective Agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), Local 1334

Initial Shift Assignment: Day -   
Number of Positions: 1 

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General Purpose

Reporting to the Facilities Manger, the Labourer will be responsible for the safe operation of a variety of equipment and machinery used for grounds and landscaping maintenance at both the Wellington Woods and College Ave. housing sites. The incumbent will work primarily on grounds and landscaping but may also assist the Residence Building Servicepersons in preforming repairs.

Duties and Responsibilities

Specific duties include: operating garden tractors with attachments such as snow removal equipment, rotary mower, mulcher, sweeper, spreader, aerator and trailer. The Labourer maintains grounds machinery by cleaning, painting, lubricating, lubricating, refueling and preforming daily maintenance checks. The incumbent preforms landscape maintenance including tree and shrub planting and removal, pruning, planting and maintaining bedding plants, groundcover and lawns. The Labourer is responsible for collecting liter and maintaining associated sites; coordinating Spring and Autumn clean-up with residents: constructing and maintaining recreational areas (e.g. Sports field): cleaning catch basins: maintaining sign posts: painting (outdoors): moving various items including furniture; digging post holes; painting parking lot lines: and other associated duties as assigned.

Some night and weekend work may be required. (Snow removal)

Requirements

• Several years’ experience operation machinery and landscaping equipment.
• Demonstrates teamwork.
• Oral communication and interpersonal skills are required
• Ability to work equally well under close supervision.
• Strong organizational skills, tidy and orderly work habits.
• Adaptability is essential.
• A current valid Ontario Driver’s License is required.
• Grade 10, Training on safe operation of ground keeping machinery

Employee Type: Regular 
Position Number: 10924313     
Classification: CUPE Band 2   
0-3 Month Rate: $26.97 per hour
Job Rate: $28.38 per hour
Vacancy: Original
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: 11/26/2025 
Close Date: 12/03/2025