Summer Grounds Workers

Lethbridge Polytechnic View all jobs

  • Lethbridge, AB
  • $17.34 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
Position InformationJob Title Summer Grounds Workers
Appointment Type
Position Dates May 01 - August 31, 2026
Hours per week/FTE 40
About the PositionThe Facilities Management department at the Lethbridge Polytechnic requires three (3) outdoor enthusiasts to join their team as Grounds Workers for the summer months. We offer an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in maintaining and enhancing the campus grounds. This casual position provides support to the campus groundskeeping team in various tasks related to landscaping, maintenance, and beautification of the campus environment.
Incumbents will be assigned 40 hours of work per week.
Position DetailsKey responsibilities:
  • Grounds Maintenance - assist in the upkeep of lawns, gardens, and athletic fields by mowing, edging, weeding, and pruning as needed.
  • Landscape Enhancement - participate in planting flowers, shrubs, and trees to enhance the aesthetic appeal of the campus grounds.
  • Irrigation System Operation - assist with the operation and maintenance of irrigation systems to ensure proper watering of plants and turf areas.
  • Trash Removal - collect and dispose of litter and debris from outdoor areas to maintain cleanliness and tidiness.
  • Equipment Operation - operate landscaping equipment such as lawn mowers, trimmers, and leaf blowers safely and efficiently under the supervision of experienced staff.
  • Pathway Maintenance - help maintain walkways and pathways by sweeping, blowing, and applying necessary treatments for weed control.
  • Special Projects - participate in special projects as assigned by supervisors, which may include campus beautification initiatives, event setup, or other related tasks.
Required Qualifications
  • Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
  • Ability to lift 20lb
  • Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
  • Demonstrate ability to work alone and in a team environment
  • Self-motivated, hardworking, physically capable of performing the job duties
  • Valid Class 5 driver's licence (Non-GDL)
Preferred Qualifications
  • Prior experience in landscaping or grounds maintenance is preferred.
Salary AUPE Class Level 2, Step 1 at $17.34 per hour
Working HerePosting Detail InformationPosting Number C26-00465
Open Date 03/31/2026
Close Date 04/24/2026
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to ApplicantsLethbridge Polytechnic is committed to inclusive recruitment practices by providing reasonable access and accommodations to applicants. If you would like to request an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact . Private information received in relation to the request will only be used to facilitate the recruitment process and will be kept confidential and shared only as needed with the selection committee.Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * * Do you hold at least a valid class 5 driver's license?
  • yes
  • no
  • * Are you physically capable of performing the job duties associated with this position?
  • Yes
  • No
Documents Needed To ApplyRequired Documents * Resume
  • Cover Letter
Optional Documents * Letter of Recommendation

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