Full time grounds maintenance and landscaping person required. Full time grounds maintenance and landscaping person required.

Grounds Person

Type of Employment: Full Time Permanent
Union Status: IUOE Local 721B
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.
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.
Operate motorized equipment such as snow blowers small tractors lawn mowers cement mixers salt spreaders etc.
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.
An equivalent combination of training education and experience may be considered.
Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency
At the Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency (NSPHA) we take pride in managing maintaining and operating government-owned public housing across the province. From single-family homes to high-rise apartments our goal is simple: to provide safe affordable housing that helps individuals and families build better lives in communities where they can thrive.
When you join our team youll work alongside dedicated professionals who care deeply about making a positive impact and providing exceptional service. Together we are shaping the future of public housing in Nova Scotia. Full-time permanent employees also receive:
Comprehensive benefits including health dental life insurance and pension
Paid vacation holidays sick time and additional leaves
Employee and Family Assistance Program
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 youre part of an equity group we encourage you to self-identify when applying.