Groundskeeper

Job summary

The Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining common areas, performing general grounds keeping tasks, and handling minor repairs. They also coordinate with management to resolve site issues and assist with resident requests.

Job details

About Compass Communities With coast-to-coast communities and over 12,000 home sites, Compass is one of Canada’s largest land lease housing companies, operating over 70 residential communities in 8 provinces. We offer attainable home ownership that prioritizes residents’ needs, creating communities with better services, management, and facilities. Visit www.compasscommunities.ca [http://www.compasscommunities.ca] for more information. Role Summary Reporting to the Community Manager, the Groundskeepers role helps keep the property clean, safe, and running smoothly by handling outdoor maintenance, minor repairs, resident requests and supporting day-to-day community operations. This position is a permanent part time position that will be fully on-site. Core Responsibilities * Coordinate with Community Manager and/or Maintenance Manager by appropriate methods to resolve site issues and report all issues in a timely manner; * Repair and maintenance of common areas, including the cleaning of vacant lots; * General grounds keeping such as mowing, pruning, whipper snipping, and clearing catch basins; * Salting, sanding, and snow removal (where applicable); * Distribute notices and letters to residents as required; * Follow up on resident issues as assigned; * Request material for items required for work orders; * Participate in all safety training within the assigned timeframe; * Other duties as assigned. Required Skills and Experience * 1+ years of relevant experience; * Qualifications in one of the mechanical trades are a strong asset; * Organized and able to oversee multiple projects simultaneously; * Excellent communication skills; * Must be available for emergency calls (on call); * A valid driver's license and clean driver's abstract are required. This job is a newly created role, introduced to support our continued growth and evolving business/operational needs. The expected hourly rate for this role is $21.00-$25.00. Our people are what makes us different. At Compass, we are committed to workplace diversity and inclusion within our organization; therefore, we encourage all qualified persons from all backgrounds to apply. Accommodations are available, upon request, to all applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. Successful applicants will also be subject to a background check.

What you’ll do

The Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining common areas, performing general grounds keeping tasks, and handling minor repairs. They also coordinate with management to resolve site issues and assist with resident requests.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least one year of relevant experience and a valid driver's license with a clean abstract. Qualifications in mechanical trades are considered a strong asset for this role.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Grounds keeping
• Maintenance
• Repair
• Mowing
• Pruning
• Snow removal
• Communication skills
• Organization
• Time management
• Safety training
• Mechanical trades
• Snow Removal
• Valid Driver's License
• Management
• Communication
• Operations
• Safety Training
• Workplace Diversity

Job areas

• Trades
• Construction
• Administrative
• Groundskeeper
• Landscaping / Groundskeeping Worker
• Gardeners, Horticultural and Nursery Growers
• Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers