Grounds Person MET 25034
Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency - 3 Jobs
Halifax, NS
Job Details:
Grounds Person
Metropolitan District
Location: HRM, Nova Scotia
Type of Employment: Full Time, Permanent
Union Status: IUOE Local 721B
Competition # MET 25034
Closing Date: November 18, 2025
Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, the Grounds Worker is responsible for providing grounds care, maintenance and housekeeping services for all exterior areas of properties that are not the responsibility of individual tenants.
What You'll Do
- Ensure that exteriors and public entrances are safe and clean.
- Keeps storm sewers and catch basins free of debris including snow or ice.
- Prepare soil, plants flowerbeds, trees, bushes etc., prunes trees and shrubs, grass cutting, hedge trimming and other general landscaping duties.
- Paint parking lots, grounds sheds, railings, foundations, basements, and fences.
- Perform winter snow and ice clearance duties such as but not limited to, salting or shovelling of snow from steps, landings, emergency exits, ramps and walkways as assigned.
- Operate motorized equipment such as snow blowers, small tractors, lawn mowers, cement mixers, salt spreaders, etc.
Must Have
- Grade 12 or high school equivalent plus two years' related experience.
- Ability to operate equipment and tools related to ground maintenance appropriately and safely.
- Possess interpersonal skills to deal with co-workers, tenants, contractors and vendors, other departments, and the public in a positive, tactful, courteous and cooperative manner.
- Ability to work independently with little supervision, as well as in a team environment.
- Ability to exercise tact, discretion, sound judgment and initiative when investigating, questioning, and dealing with inquiries, requests and submissions that are sensitive and confidential in nature.
Nice to Have
• Possess current Emergency First Aid and WHMIS certifications.
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety.
The Fine Print
An equivalent combination of training, education and experience may be considered.
This position requires a valid driver's license.
• Salary: $21.16/Hour
• Schedule: 40-hour work week
Full-time permanent employees also receive:
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, life insurance, and pension
• Paid vacation, holidays, sick time and additional leaves
• Work-life balance supports such as modified work weeks
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
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