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As a rapidly growing school division in Alberta, Rocky View Schools (RVS) supports the educational needs of more than 28,000students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 in 52 schools to ensure they learn, belong and succeed.
RVS issituated on the traditional territories of the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta including the Siksikaitsitapi (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, Amskapi Pikuni), the Tsuut’ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations (Bearspaw, Chiniki, Goodstoney), and the Métis Nation of Alberta Region 3.
Our team is committed to creating positive, safe and inclusive environments for students to learn and for staff to work together. RVS encourages applications from individuals who can help shape and embody our core values of Leadership, People, Community and Innovation, and support our vision that RVS is a world-class learning organization where all students achieve their absolute best.
The Opportunity
Rocky View Schools (RVS) invites applications for Summer Student Groundskeeper positions (40 hrs/wk) at the Education Centre located in Airdrie. These positions are available from May 1, 2024 to August 30, 2024. Interviews will be conducted on an on going basis until suitable candidates are found.
Working conditions are primarily outside under all weather conditions. This work is physically demanding and may involve some heavy lifting, prolonged bending and kneeling.
Responsibilities Include
Performs maintenance of all school parkland, playground and other RVS property
Completes grass cutting and landscaping duties such as preparing ground for seeding, laying sod and planting
Performs weeding; pruning; general cleanup of grounds and grounds maintenance
You may be required to drive a truck, operate a commercial mower, tractor and other grounds equipment
Other duties as assigned
Education and Experience
Possessing a valid Driver’s license with the appropriate classification pertaining to the class of vehicle being operated is considered an asset
3 year Drivers abstract (if possessing a valid drivers license). Must be within RVS Driver and Fleet safety guidelines
Basic horticulture and landscaping experience an asset or willing to be trained
Rocky View Schools Benefits
6% Vacation pay
This position does not qualify for benefits or sick time
Free Parking
Pre-Employment Requirements
Must be at least 18 years of of age
The successful candidate must submit a current Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check within 30 days of the start of your employment
Proof of qualifications/education as required by the position
Open to : Internal and External applicants
Salary Range: $17.50 per hour
How to Apply
We request all applications be placed through https://rockyview.simplication.com.
Applications must include your cover letter, resume and contact information of three professional references.
Quote Job Code: #3655794
Closing Date: Interviews will take place until suitable candidates are found.
Rocky View Schools
Human Resources
https://www.rockyview.ab.ca/careers/current_opportunities
We appreciate and consider all applications; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be contacted via email or by phone for an interview. Please ensure your online profile information is up to date so there is no delay in contacting you.
