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Northwestern Polytechnic

Winter Grounds Worker

Grande Prairie

November 14, 2024

Background
Northwestern Polytechnic, Canada’s newest polytechnic, aspires to be the most entrepreneurial polytechnic in Canada by 2034. We are recruiting individuals who spark creativity, drive innovation, are highly engaged and are eager to embrace our core values: innovation & responsiveness. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, one who is willing to turn risk into opportunity, Northwestern is your employer of choice. A recently aligned strategic plan identifies 1, 3, 5, and 10-year goals, tactics and actions that will ensure Canada’s newest polytechnic will be the most entrepreneurial in Canada.
The Role
The Winter Grounds Worker position is an important member of the Maintenance Team. Under the direction of the Maintenance Manager and/or full-time Facilities Maintenance staff, they perform a wide variety of maintenance tasks with requirements including, but not limited to:

operating Grounds Shop vehicles & equipment including, but not limited to: two-ton sanding truck, tractors; small equipment such as snow blowers, backpack blowers, hand shoveling, sanders & sanding equipment; utility vehicles (Gator, Toolcat, Kubota) and their implements and other miscellaneous grounds equipment; wheeled loaders if appropriately trained and experienced;
assisting with exterior maintenance tasks including minor repairs, signage and equipment maintenance;
the position is labour intensive and may be assigned strenuous physical tasks such as lifting (25 Kg. Maximum) as well as more tedious tasks that are critical to facilities operation including exterior cleaning, sweeping, garbage pick-up etc., and de-icing walks and entrances, as well as some interior/exterior tasks such as assisting maintenance workers and event set-up
requires good manual dexterity and is expected to be able to operate/learn to operate various hand power tools, including but not limited: Hilti Drills, grinders, cut-off saws, hand drills, etc. and other miscellaneous tools and equipment typical of Facility Maintenance
employee will be trained to safely operate each tool, apparatus, or piece of equipment and conduct safe work procedures and Hazard Assessment
as operations require, there may be tasks or projects assigned to assist with inside maintenance
environmental conditions: subject to cold & extreme cold, snow, ice, wind & rain;

Typical work hours are Monday to Friday, Evening hours (to be determined with the successful candidate)(40-hour work week), however there may be occasions when the work schedule may shift and some weekend, early morning or evening work may be required
The position is assigned reporting to the Manager, Facilities Maintenance & Operations, however typical work day direction will be received from the Service Coordinator or full-time Facilities Maintenance & Operations Maintenance staff
This position will work up to 35hrs/week, and will commence in November/early December and continue to the end of April 2023. An hourly wage of $35.00 per hour will be offered to the suitable candidate, depending on qualifications and experience.
What We Offer
NWP offers lifelong learning opportunities through professional development & wellness programs, a competitive salary and compensation package and a student-centered culture that is vital to our community. Consider joining Canada’s newest polytechnic, committed to be the most entrepreneurial polytechnic by 2034.

Job Requirements

The successful candidate will have (education and experience). Necessary skills and attributes to be successful in this role include:
Necessary skills and attributes to be successful in this role include:

must have a valid Class 5 drivers license
Loader or heavy equipment experience
physically able to work in heat, cold & adverse weather conditions
adaptable and able to learn new tasks
strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
excellent communication and interpersonal skills
ability to take direction and build strong relationships across the organization;
a high level of integrity, professionalism and accountability; and
student centered

How to Apply
Only applications received electronically via the NWP website will be considered.
We review all applications to select candidates whose qualifications and experience most closely meet our needs.
Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. For general inquiries, please contact HR at humanresources@nwpolytech.ca

Thank you for applying to NWP!

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