Considered Canada's most beautiful University, Western's main campus spans 400 acres of Gothic-style buildings mixed with modern LEED-certified capital structures providing an idyllic environment for our community of scholars.  The university is located in London, Canada, a safe, vibrant and welcoming community of more than 350,000 people serving as a regional medical and industrial hub for southwestern Ontario.

Facilities Management (FM) is responsible for the planning, development, construction, operation, maintenance and stewardship of all the buildings, infrastructure, sites and services within Western's campus community.

The Grounds Operator will perform labour intensive and skilled work associated with the maintenance, construction, repair, alteration and inspection of campus grounds and facilities utilizing supplied vehicles (Class G and D license with Z endorsement), power equipment and associated tools.

Qualifications

Education:

-   Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent

-   Maintain a valid Ontario D Driver's License with Z endorsement

-   Maintain a current First Aid Certificate including CPR where required

Experience:

-   5 years' construction and/or maintenance experience working as an Operator in a large commercial, industrial or institutional setting

-   5 years' continuous experience driving DZ equipment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

-   Comprehensive knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to landscape/waste management operations

-   In-depth understanding of tools, equipment, principles, materials, and terminology associated with landscape/waste management operations

-   Basic understanding of other positions within Facilities Management with which you interact

-   Comprehensive knowledge in the current versions of all applicable legislation, regulations, codes and standards

-   Comprehensive understanding of hydraulic accessories

-   Knowledgeable in the operation of both automatic and manual transmission vehicles/tractors

-   Investigate, identify, analyze and document information in written or electronic form and resolve problems

-   Lift and transport materials, bend, excavate, climb and reach repetitively

-   Ability to meet physical demands of the role

-   Work well in a team environment as well as autonomously with minimal supervision

-   Work in confined spaces or in areas containing designated substances found within OH&S Act as required

-   Perform tasks in emergency situations

-   Interpret and work from electronic/written operation instruction sheets as well as mechanical electrical and geographical drawings/maps and produce quick-sketch working diagrams

-   Comprehensive electronic, oral and written communication skills

-   Listen fully and respond courteously to instructions, questions and comments

-   Establish a rapport with customers, leaders and peers

-   Dependable and co-operative

-   Ability to interact with others in positive ways which develop mutual understanding, respect and productive relationships

-   Organize and order work materials, tools, and support staff in the shop and on the job site

Interested applicants are asked to visit: www.workingatwestern.uwo.ca to apply online to job reference 11039, by midnight on September 27th, 2017.  

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. 

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.  If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources at hrhelp@uwo.ca or phone 519-661-2194.