Lead campus grounds maintenance at Lakehead University through horticultural expertise, seasonal operations, and daily coordination of exterior spaces. This working leadership role supports safe, accessible university grounds.
The Grounds Lead Hand organizes, directs, and participates in maintaining roads, parking lots, horticultural displays, and other exterior areas. You will guide Grounds personnel, inspect workflows, and provide technical knowledge in plant health, landscape planning, and sustainable grounds care. The position operates within a bargaining unit and supports regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate daily Grounds operations and direct assigned personnel
- Organize snow removal across accessible campus routes
- Maintain roads, culverts, sidewalks, ditches, and catch basins
- Lead pruning, fertilizing, watering, and seasonal horticultural care
- Inspect workflows and enforce safe operating procedures
Requirements:
- Diploma in Horticulture or related college or university degree
- Extensive professional grounds maintenance or landscaping experience
- Ability to organize, delegate, and inspect unionized work
- Knowledge of landscaping practices and plant biology
- Expert fertilizer, herbicide, pesticide, and WHMIS/GHS knowledge
Apply grounds leadership, plant health knowledge, and safety coordination to maintain Lakehead University's exterior spaces year-round.
Grounds Maintenance Lead Hand in Alton employer: Lakehead University
Lakehead University is an exceptional employer that prioritizes student success and community engagement, making it a rewarding place to work as an Advisor in Co-op & Career Education. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, employees benefit from a collaborative work culture, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on students' career outcomes in a vibrant campus environment. Located in a supportive academic setting, this role offers unique advantages such as access to extensive resources and partnerships that enhance career education initiatives.
