Grounds Supervisor

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Purpose:

Reporting to the Manager, Grounds, Fleet & Waste Management, the Grounds Supervisor is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and is responsible for the proactive, responsive, effective and efficient delivery of grounds services on the Keele Campus to provide a safe, reliable and satisfactory learning/living/working physical environment for over 50,000 York University students, faculty, staff and visitors.The Supervisor is responsible for the ongoing care and maintenance of all exterior spaces including over 100 multi-story residential, academic, administrative and athletic buildings/spaces, grounds, roads, walkways and parking lots spread over 457 acres. This includes the training, active field supervision and performance management of unionized staff to ensure that established University grounds and maintenance standards, tasks and frequencies are completed to a high standard, including both routine and project-based initiatives.

Education:

Completion of a college diploma in a related field or equivalent. Class 'G' driver's license in good standing. DZ drivers license in good standing is preferred.

Experience:

Minimum five (5) years recent directly related landscape construction and maintenance experience, as well as thorough knowledge of snow clearing and deicing techniques, along with three (3) years of supervisory experience in a unionized environment is required.

Skills:

Demonstrated skills and ability in the following:

Respects diversity and promotes inclusion in the workplace, contributes to an inclusive and diverse team-based, positive work environment

Proven knowledge of government regulations and controls and their appropriate implementation/usage with respect to cleaning, grounds maintenance, physical plant maintenance and construction (including AODA, building codes, fuel handling, Fire Codes, etc.)

Thorough knowledge of current and working governmental acts, guidelines and codes with respect to air quality (smog, pollution), hazardous materials and other environmental regulations

Knowledge of industry contractors/suppliers

Knowledge of Ministry of Transportation regulations due to vehicle usage

Excellent Interpersonal Skills And Customer Relations Skills Are Required

Leadership and teamwork skills

Excellent time management skills. able to meet short/long term deadlines, set priorities and work under pressure of high volume work

Problem solving, analytical, facilitative and mediation

Ability to develop relationships with internal and external diverse community groups with values of inclusion and diversity, ability to use tact and diplomacy

Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality

Ability to handle fluctuating workloads, conflicting priorities and concurrent activities

Commitment to provide a consistently high level of professional customer service to the community and visitors

Ability to take initiative and set priorities

Excellent written and verbal communication, organization, listening, presentation and planning skills

Recognizes diversity of abilities and adapts content, tone, medium and style to audience to be inclusive

Able to produce clear and concise procedural documentation

Committed to continuous learning and skills building in diversity, inclusive and cultural competence.Demonstrated computer skills in the following:

Intermediate word-processing (MS Word)

Intermediate spreadsheets (MS Excel)

Basic presentation (MS PowerPoint)

Basic database (MS Access)

E-mail (MS Outlook)

Database systems/asset tracking programs such as Maximo

Lead role overseeing online landscape safety training program for all staff, including students (Greenius)

Additional Notes:

Please note: This position requires the candidate to produce a verification of degree(s), credentials(s), or equivalencies from accredited institutions and/or international equivalents at the time of interview. Please note: This position requires the successful candidate maintain a valid Driver's License and a produce a satisfactory Driver's Abstract. The successful candidate would have to provide proof of a valid Driver's License and a satisfactory Driver's Abstract upon being hired.Job is executed in a combination of general office environment (40%), workshop (10%) and the exterior of the campus (50%). There will be exposure to inclement weather, noise, various pollutants, dust, toxins and/or chemicals in the execution of duties. Physical demands include the requirement to walk, bend, and climb when completing work tours/inspections, as well as the ability to sit for prolonged periods. Significant pressure due to high volume of work with numerous competing demands. Requirement to effectively respond to time sensitive materials and situations. Handles complex situations involving employees and clients where outcomes may be the subject of formal legal challenges regarding Occupational Health & Safety. Normal hours are during the day, Monday to Friday from 6am-2:30pm, however occasional evening, night and weekend shifts may be required for effective supervision / training / etc. of evening, night and weekend shift employees, as well as supervision of employees working overtime. Participates in a 24/7 on call rotation with the Fleet and Waste Management Supervisors and Manager. Weekend/evening/overnight work and vacation restrictions as projects require.

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• Compensation: York's CPM Compensation Framework has a salary grid consisting of 6 or 8 steps (depending on job grade) which is reviewed annually with possible adjustments, and a lump sum Performance Based Recognition Award. Employees will receive the grid adjustment and depending on performance, eligible permanent employees may move to the next step of the grid and may receive a lump sum Performance Based Recognition Award.Visit the CPM Compensation page on the HR Website to find out more about York's CPM Compensation Program.
  
  

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