Grounds Keeper - Term

 Who we are

The Municipality of the District of Lunenburg is a progressive and innovative municipal government on the beautiful South Shore of Nova Scotia. We work collaboratively with other municipalities and are an economic leader.

We value our team members and their contributions to achieving our ultimate goal - providing exemplary service to our residents and visitors.

Work with MODL

We believe in a healthy work life balance for all employees that respects their personal time and allows them to lead fulfilling, impactful lives. We support the physical and mental health of our team through popular workplace wellness initiatives, generous EFAP services and an excellent benefits package. Lifelong learning is valued–we invest in educational opportunities for our employees.

At MODL we understand that our uniqueness as individuals is how we become great as a team. We value the experiences and perspectives of all our team members, and we are proud that equity, diversity, and inclusion are among our core values.  We’re committed to providing fair and equitable opportunities to all applicants, free from discrimination. We also strive to make our recruitment processes mirror our values and will provide accommodations to candidates to ensure access to and participation in our recruitment processes are accessible to all. If you require an accommodation, please reach out to us via email at employment@mjsb.ca or call 902-543-8181.

About the role

This position is responsible to assist in the maintenance and upkeep of all municipal parks, trails, and open space, including the Municipal Activity Recreation Complex (MARC). This is a term position for the 2025 season.

Review the Full Job Description Here 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs grounds and facility maintenance including
  • Grass cutting;
  • brush clearing;
  • tree trimming, cutting and removal;
  • sport field maintenance;
  • parking lot and trail surface repair; 
  • garbage removal; and 
  • cleaning and general building repairs the MODL Recreation facilities.
• Completes checks and inspections of MODL Recreation properties and facilities. 
• Provides good customer service to users of the recreation facilities. 
• Records and reports any concerns, complaints, and problems to Park Supervisor. 
• Conducts minor machine/vehicle repairs as required. 
• Keeps up to date with required training/certifications. 
• Maintains a daily log of work completed. 

 QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma
• A minimum of 6 months - 1 year of related experience in maintenance role
• Possess good construction and mechanical aptitude.
• Knowledgeable in the operation of power tools, tractor, and landscaping equipment
• Possess a valid driver license and maintain good driving record.
• Certification in Emergency First Aid, CPR and WHMIS or willing to obtain.
• Hard working & efficient
• Reliable and dependable
• Good customer service skills

WORKING CONDITIONS 

• Exposure to elements and weather conditions 
• physical effort including lifting to 25kg
• Extensive periods of continual movement/lifting 
• work with tools and machinery 

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT 

• Term (approximately June to December 1,2025) 
• Based on 40-hour work week 
• Salary: $22.56/hr to $29.36/hr (Group A)

Please submit a resume and cover letter no later than June 13, 2025 no later than 12 noon.