Grounds Machinery Operator - Temporary Part-Time Weekends (16 hrs/week)

Guelph, ON, CA, N1G 2W1

Department: Maintenance and Energy Services

Position covered by the Collective Agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), Local 1334

Temporary part-time from 08/23/2026 to 05/28/2027 (with option to extend) (Up to 16 hours a week)

Initial Shift Assignment: Weekends - Fridays 6:00pm until Saturday 2:30am and Saturdays 6:00pm until Sunday 2:30am Number of Positions: 1

If you are a current employee of the University of Guelph you must apply on the internal Career Page in order to be considered as an internal applicant. Career Opportunities (sapsf.com)

Reporting to the Manager, Grounds department, the Grounds Machinery Operator will be responsible for the safe operation of a variety of light machinery and related equipment used in Grounds’ landscape and maintenance operations.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

Safely operate a variety of equipment including but not limited to mowers, loaders, farm tractors, chain saws, woodchipper, hydraulic sprayers, and other related equipment

Safely operate a variety of Grounds vehicles including but not limited to CVOR vehicles (trucks), snow removal equipment, and 4-wheel drive vehicles

Assist with the installation of fence and signage

Assist with installation and repair of garden and street furniture, bicycle racks and salt bins

Cut grass and maintain numerous sports fields

Responsible for outside waste pickup

Follow all University policies and procedures

Maintain accurate records, and complete circle checks of equipment

Performs other job related duties as assigned including equal or lower classifications

WHAT MUST YOU HAVE?

Grade 12 education

Valid DZ driver’s license