Position Details

Position Title: Groundskeeper

Department/Unit: Facilities Management

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number: FM59-26

Employee Group: NSGEU Local 99

Position Type: Regular, On-Going

Employment Type: Full Time

Full‑time Equivalency (FTE): 1.0

Rate: $20.71 per hour

Classification: Groundskeeper

Job Summary

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the maintenance and clean‑up of all exterior grounds areas.
• Perform leaf clean‑up and preparation of flower beds for winter.
• Clear step areas, exits, ramps, walkways and exteri...