LUTHERWOOD IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING COMMUNITIES WHERE EVERYONE EXPERIENCES MENTAL WELLNESS, OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMPLOYMENT, A PLACE TO CALL HOME, AND A SENSE OF BELONGING.
To better serve the diversity of our community, Lutherwood is committed to embedding anti-racist, anti-oppressive practices, and perspectives into the fabric of our organization. We have implemented mandatory antiracism training, we are actively building safe spaces to host brave conversations for learning, and we are fostering a culture of belonging for all, but especially BIPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+, historically and presently marginalized individuals and communities.
There is one Full-Time contract Student Grounds Assistant position available starting on July 01, 2024, and ending on August 23, 2024. working 37.5 hours per week.
Your Role:
Performs outdoor groundskeeping as required for the Village. Supports the facilities team with ensuring the campus remains attractive and competitive in the market. The responsibilities for this position will primarily focus on grounds and therefore vary by season and weather conditions, as well as providing rotating seasonal weekend coverage. Works intentionally from an anti-racist, anti-oppressive perspective to further create a sense of belonging at the Village.
Tasks:
Groundskeeping:
- Turf keeping includes repairs, reseeding, laying sod, weed control, lawn maintenance and lawn rolling.
- Garden maintenance includes garden design, planting, weeding, deadheading, edging, mulching, watering, and fertilizing.
- Planting, transporting, and pruning trees, bushes, hedges, and perennials.
- Cleaning up of grounds including power sweeping of walks and drives and picking up garbage on turf areas.
5. Snow removal using power equipment as well as hand shoveling. Clearing walks and driveways of ice and salting/deicing as required.
6. Opening and closing of outdoor water features and minor repairs.
7. Assists with seasonal decorating of the campus.
- Performs safe operation of equipment, including but not limited to trimmers, mowers, vehicles, power washers, leaf shredders/vacuums.
- Assists the facilities department with indoor general maintenance as required.
- Set-up and take down of tables, chairs and other props for residents, administration, and other meetings.
Your Talents and Experience:
Interest in landscaping and experience with groundskeeping an asset. Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, problem solve and work independently and as part of a team. Ability to communicate with people and be open to direction. This position is physically demanding and requires working for extended periods in adverse weather conditions. Ability to lift 40 kg unassisted. Weekend work is required on a regularly scheduled basis. Passionate, aware, and willing to learn about antiracism, anti-oppression, and equity.
What's in it for you?
- Rate of Pay: At Lutherwood all salaries are categorized under a series of "bands" determined during our job evaluation process. When determining the rate of pay for external hires, a candidate's past related experience will be taken into consideration along with where others with similar experience currently fall within the band.
- Note: most new team members will start between the starting salary and the mid-point of the range.
- Job Band D (hourly wages): Min - $22.21, Mid - $22.95, Max - $23.75
- A positive work culture, inclusive workplace policies, and employee wellness initiatives.
- Eligible to join the HOOPP defined pension plan on a voluntary basis, effective July 7, 2024.
- 3 Weeks paid vacation (pro-rated to start date and hours for position; accumulated bi-weekly) + 15 hours of personal time per year.
- Paid sick time (pro-rated to start date and hours for position; accumulated monthly) to a maximum of 300 hours.
- 11 paid holiday benefits per year plus a floater day.
- Access to our Employee and Family Assistant Program (no cost).
- Discounted GRT passes through membership with TravelWise.
- Employee Referral Incentive Program.
- Agency Orientation and Training modules.
- Professional development and tuition reimbursement opportunities.
- Responsive Leadership Training Program (leadership positions only).
- Staff appreciation events.
If you are community-focused and share our values and antiracism commitment, we want you to grow with us. Please submit your application through BambooHR, in confidence, no later than 4 pm on May 07, 2024
This is an internal and external posting.
Lutherwood requires all employees to obtain a Police Vulnerable Sector Check prior to commencing employment. We require certain positions to obtain a Medical Certification.
We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If you don't have every single requirement and the exact level of experience listed in our description, but the skills and experience needed for the role still resonate with you, please consider applying.
If you require any support with submitting your application, or through the interview process, please contact the Human Resources department at [email protected] or by calling 519-707-1958 ext. 1247.