King's University College

HORTICULTURE TECHNICIAN FULL TIME, PERMANENT FULL COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS 3 WEEKS VACATION EXCELLENT WORK ENVIROMENT 1 POSITION $62,672 – $76,358 per annum, dependent on experience Do you want to be a part of our inclusive team and excellent work environment? We are looking for the successful candidate to provide support to the daily operations of the King’s community by ensuring an environment that is safe, clean, sanitary, and comfortable for community members to live, learn and work. In this physically demanding hands on role, the incumbent will be responsible for but not limited to: Providing leadership to the grounds keeping department Developing and implementing care and maintenance schedules for all gardens, trees, shrubs, lawns and equipment. Providing advice and guidance for horticulture and landscape improvements to ensure the current level of campus beauty is maintained and improved upon.  Safely operating and maintaining equipment including lawn tractors, mowers, line trimmers, snow removal equipment, etc. Removal of snow and ice control to ensure all sidewalks, stairs, parking lots and outdoor public areas are free of ice and snow. Maintaining an inventory of supplies and re-ordering, liaise with contractors and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing Removal of garbage and recycling on campus  Working in a safe manner and support all safety initiatives Qualifications:          Horticulture Technician diploma or equivalent education with previous supervisory experience required 3 to 5 years’ experience working in a similar role Ability to work in this physically demanding role where, walking, standing and heavy lifting (50lbs or more on a regular basis) is involved Must have sound knowledge and proven experience at maintaining landscapes, landscape design, plant identification and care and equipment maintenance.  Completion of relevant safety training is an asset.  Must be able to maintain the highest level of professionalism at all times and demonstrate excellent communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills.   Type of Job: Full-time (40 hours per week), Full-time (40 hours per week) 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. subject to change Monday through Friday   INTERESTED PERSONS  MAY APPLY TO :      Julie Horne Director of Human Resources  King’s University College 266 Epworth Avenue London, Ontario N6A 2M3 or by email to HR@kings.uwo.ca CLOSING DATE FOR  APPLICATIONS:       Letter of application, resume and names of three references must be received by Friday, August 3, 2018.  Please quote job reference number 201807-03 on application Criminal Background Checks and Pre-employment Medicals may be required Job description is available upon request.  The College is committed to advancing the Catholic intellectual tradition and welcomes faculty, staff and students from all faiths and backgrounds.  King’s University College is committed to Employment Equity and welcomes applications from qualified individuals, including persons of all genders and sexual orientations, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and racialized people. King’s University College is committed to recognizing the dignity and independence of all and seeks to ensure that persons with disabilities have genuine, open and unhindered access to the College’s employment opportunities. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at HR@kings.uwo.ca or 519-433-3491 for assistance.    All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. www.kings.uwo.ca