Grounds Keeper
Nature and Scope
Wanuskewin Heritage Park is a National Historic Site that brings to life the history and culture of the Northern and Plains First Nations peoples. The 760 acre Park located north of the city of Saskatoon stands as a living memorial to the people who gathered here for over 6,000 years. The stewardship of the Park and its resources rests with the Wanuskewin Heritage Park Authority established under the Wanuskewin Heritage Park Act of Saskatchewan.
The Grounds Keeper is a seasonal position and is accountable for ensuring a safe, clean and groomed trail system, road and walkways for visitors to the Park all year round, as well as maintaining the grounds in general and communicating concerns to ensure preventative maintenance is established on the grounds and with its assets.
Primary Purpose
The Grounds Keeper is located onsite at the Wanuskewin Heritage Park site and reports to the Buildings & Grounds Manager. The incumbent will maintain a clean, safe trails, road and walkways, ensuring safety for our visitors and complete general maintenance duties to ensure longevity of assets.
Specific Accountabilities
In order to provide effective service as Grounds Keeper, the following are the required accountabilities:
1. Safety & Grooming
- Maintains a clean, safe and groomed trail system, road and walkways for all Wanuskewin visitors by consistently completing daily routine procedures
- Ensures each area of the grounds is clean, groomed and free of waste and hazards.
- Provides notification to management of any safety concerns or hazards.
- Advises management of supply needs in advance to ensure inventory is kept at reasonable levels.
- Properly uses equipment in a safe, proper and responsible manner.
- Participates in safety meetings and the development of safety policies.
2. Preventative Maintenance of Assets
- Conducts light maintenance duties to equipment and assets to ensure longevity
- Provides notification to management of any potential equipment/asset breakdowns.
3. Relationship Management
- Fosters a positive working relationship among the various departments across the organization.
- Collaborates across the organization to ensure quality client oriented services are provided that meet the overall organizational direction.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Minimum three years experience in this field, with the ability to operate and maintain a variety of equipment. Candidates must possess a valid driver’s license and CPIC. This position involves physical labour and the incumbent must be physically capable to handle the duties. WHMIS, First Aid and CPR would be considered an asset.
Application and Cover letter are to be received in Wanuskewin’s Administration Department by 5:00 p.m on May 31, 2011
Please Forward Cover Letter and Resume
Attention: Terry Stark
Manager Building and Grounds,
Wanuskewin Heritage Park Authority
R.R #4 Penner Road, Saskatoon, S7K 3J7
Tel: 306-931-6767 Ext: 239
Fax: 306-931-4522
Email: Terry.stark@wanuskewin.com