Student Groundskeeper

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Post End Date:

April 5, 2026 at 11:59 PMThis job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the CUPE1295-Part-Time & Student (Employee Group)

About the Role:

Grounds Crew Summer Students are full-time returning Brock University students responsible forassistingthe full-time staff to ensure the appearance and maintenance of the 400-acre campus landscape is well maintained.

This position is rewarding but it is hard physical work and is vital for the overall appearance of the campus landscape. Tasks will include but are not limited to: grass cutting, trimming, weeding, picking up litter and garbage removal.

Please note the crewgenerally worka 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, from the beginning of May to the end of August.

KeySkills andExperience:

• Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions, including adverse conditions;

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;

• Returning full-time Brock University student;

• Experience with landscaping and landscape maintenance tools and equipment (an asset);

• Valid Driver’s License.

Compensation:

• Hourly wage ($*

*As is defined by the CUPE 1295 Student Collective agreement effective May 2025;

Please note: Interviews will take place throughout the postingperiod,and the position may be filled prior to the closing date.

We are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where possible as outlined in our . As a student-centered organization, all employees are required to work on campus as needed.

Brock University is committed to creating a respectful and equitable workplace. We strive to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion in our work and learning environments. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, Indigenous Peoples, people who identify as Black, African and/or Caribbean, as racialized and/or as from ethnic and cultural minority groups, and other underrepresented demographic groups at Brock and in the Niagara region. Brock also recognizes intersectionality and the interconnected identities, histories, and experiences of these aforementioned groups.

We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, and we accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitmentprocess, as outlined in ourand consistent with the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights contact if you require a disability related accommodation so we can ensure your participation needs are met.

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