Grounds Person - CB 26019
Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency - 5 Jobs
Sydney, NS
Closed
Job Details:
Benefits:
Grounds Person
Cape Breton District
Location: Sydney, Cape Breton Island
Type of Employment: Full Time, Permanent
Union Status: CUPE Local 4840
Competition # CB 26019
Closing Date: September 07, 2026
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, Grounds Person is to provide grounds care services while adhering to the standards and practices established by Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency. This includes maintenance of the grounds to provide safe and visually appealing property surroundings.
- Maintain a high standard of cleanliness, orderliness and safety in the area(s) to which he/she is assigned.
- Ensure that exteriors and public entrances are safe and clean.
- Clean up any debris or garbage, refuse or trash from the grounds and surrounding areas.
- Paint parking lots, sheds, railings, foundations, basements, fences.
- Perform winter snow and ice clearance duties such as but not limited to, salting or shoveling of snow from steps, landings, emergency exits, ramps and walkways as assigned.
- Operate motorized equipment such as snow blowers, small tractors, lawn mowers, salt spreaders, etc.
- Prepare soil, plants flowerbeds, trees, bushes etc., prunes trees and shrubs, grass cutting, hedge trimming, and other general landscaping duties as required.
- Complete work orders and material requisitions as required.
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.
- Knowledge of occupational health and safety.
- Ability to perform tasks in a safe manner according to the Department of Labour and Advanced Education and NSPHA safety standards and policies.
- 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.
Nice to Have
- First Aid and WHMIS.
The Fine Print
An equivalent combination of training, education and experience may be considered.
This position requires a valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle for work purposes. Travel within the Cape Breton district is required.
What We Offer
- Salary: $18.24 - 20.06 hourly (TE 05)
- 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
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
Apply Today
We value diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you require accommodation at any stage of the process, please let us know. If you're part of an equity group, we encourage you to self-identify when applying.
Please submit your application through CareerBeacon.com. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
