Reporting to the Environmental Services Manager, Groundskeepers perform horticulture, landscape, grounds, waste management, recycling, furniture moves and set‑ups, snow clearing and salting, and various maintenance duties within the university campus, under the direction of the Supervisor or designate. Performs leaf clean‑up and preparation of flower beds for winter Prepares, plants and maintains flower/shrub beds, trees Completes small landscaping projects, as directed Performs litter collection and removes discarded materials from university buildings Takes care of snow shoveling and ice control requirements and other circumstances as required Delivers material and supplies between and within University buildings and to off‑site locations, as required. Delivers/collects equipment and materials to/from Trades Services, Zones, Environmental Services, and Project sites Performs small office moves and furniture rearrangement throughout the campus buildings Must possess a valid Class 5 Nova Scotia driver’s license, and provide a clean driver’s abstract Must be capable of operating all landscape maintenance equipment (e.g.: pick‑up truck, tractor, ride‑on mower, etc.) Industry experience to operate large fleet vehicles up to 3 tonnes ( GWT ), as required Ability to operate skid steer, chain saw, and fork‑lift (preferably certified)



an asset Basic plant identification skills an asset Working knowledge of horticultural procedures (test given at interview) Must be able to take direction and work with minimal supervision Must be willing to work overtime, as required General safety and WHMIS training an asset Diversity Statement Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.

The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self‑identify as members of one or more of the equity‑deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity‑deserving groups please visit Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

📌 Grounds Keeper - Property Management (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Dalhousie University
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality