Groundskeeper (Student) (Regina)

Regina Airport Authority Requires two students for the position of Groundskeeper. The Groundskeeper is responsible for the maintenance of ground surfaces and landscaped areas of Regina International Airport. Responsibilities - While promoting safety awareness, perform all duties with an ownership attitude in compliance with corporate policies and procedures. - Assist with ensuring appropriate response procedures are carried out in the event of an emergency. - Perform all duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with the companies Mission, Vision and Corporate Values. - Promote customer service awareness and an ownership attitude. - Be aware of and follow Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) standards along with all airport safety policies and procedures. - Responsible for the daily maintenance of airport landscaped areas including grass cutting, weeding, watering, planting trees and flowers, and assisting with irrigation system operation and repairs. - Operating various types of mobile equipment and hand tools in performing daily tasks. - Responsible for the preparation of flower beds in the spring and the watering and maintenance of flower beds on a continuous basis. - Responsible for daily upkeep of airport property and grounds which includes the cleaning and removal of trash and litter. - Assist with various tasks as assigned. - Caring for mobile equipment including cleaning, washing, and basic maintenance. - Miscellaneous duties in support of general airport grounds and facilities maintenance such as painting, shop cleaning, and various types of labour activities. - Understand and comply with all Corporate Policies and Procedures. Requirements - Completion of high school (or equivalent) and enrolled full-time in an accredited institution for the fall school term; proof of attendance may be required. - Must be safety conscious and have working knowledge of secure working practices while using powered and non-powered tools and equipment. - Must be motivated and able to work in a team setting or independently. - Must be in good physical shape with the ability to lift a minimum up to 40 pounds. - Must have previous experience in landscape maintenance and knowledge of horticulture practices. - Ability to implement safe working practices while operating powered and non-powered landscape equipment or hand tools such as mowers, tractors, shovels, rakes, saws or any other tool or equipment required to complete an assigned task. - Ability to follow detailed designs in planting flowers, grass, trees, shrubs, and applying mulch and ground cover for protection. - Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills to professionally manage a multitude of tasks in a customer focused environment. - Ability to grow and maintain positive professional relationships with corporate departments, key business partners and team members. - Capable of performing within a transparent work environment where collaborative relationships are encouraged, and varied opinions are respected. - Robust awareness and commitment to a healthy and safe working environment. - Demonstrated ability to have a positive impact on business results. - Critical and logical thinking skills, analysis, and/or reasoning to identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts. - A self-directed problem solver who can work well both independently and collaboratively within a team. - Results oriented with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and time lines with strong attention to detail. - Computer literate with Microsoft based applications. - Possession of a valid Class 5 driver’s license. - Ability to secure a clear National Criminal Record through the internal pre-employment background screening process. - Ability to obtain a Transportation Security Clearance. Rate of Pay - Rate of Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour Conditions of Employment - No previous criminal background for which a pardon has not been granted. A clear pre-employment National Criminal Record through Regina Airport Authority’s background screening process. Pay: $18.00-$23.00 per hour Work Location: In person Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2ob3v1