We are seeking a dedicated Grounds Maintenance Worker to join our client's team and help maintain the beauty and safety of their outdoor spaces. This role involves performing a variety of landscaping, horticultural, and maintenance tasks to ensure that grounds are well-kept, functional, and aesthetically pleasing. The ideal candidate will possess a robust work ethic, attention to detail, and experience with landscape maintenance and mechanical tools. This four-week contract position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in outdoor work, gardening, and construction-related activities.

Responsibilities

- Maintain the grounds, including lawns, gardens, planting beds, seasonal urns, pathways, parking lots, roadways, and sports fields.
- Collect garbage, leaves, and other debris from campus grounds, parking lots, roadways, sports fields, and landscaped areas.
- Use leaf blowers and appropriate manual or powered equipment to clear leaves and debris from lawns, gardens, pathways, entrances, and paved surfaces.
- Cut, trim, replace, and maintain vegetation using appropriate hand tools and power equipment.
- Maintain seasonal planting beds and urns, including purchasing, planting, and caring for plants.
- Recommend improvements to grounds and gardens, including the ravine, as needed.
- Keep pathways and roadways clear of fallen branches and trees, including in the ravine; undertake tree or branch removal only when trained, authorized, and appropriately equipped.
- Support seasonal tasks such as leaf removal, snow removal (if applicable), and soil preparation

Requirements





- Prior experience with landscape maintenance, gardening, or horticulture is preferred
- Mechanical knowledge related to operating and maintaining landscape equipment and tools
- Knowledge of hand tools and power tools used in landscaping or construction projects
- Experience in construction or general maintenance work is advantageous
- Strong physical stamina with the ability to lift heavy loads and perform manual labor outdoors in various weather conditions
- Attention to safety procedures and ability to recognize potential hazards on site
- Valid driver’s license preferred for operating equipment or transporting materials
- Current Vulnerable Sector Check is required

Due to the nature of the position, applicants will be asked if they have ever been convicted of a criminal offence for which a pardon has not been granted.

GHRC welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. GHRC uses AI-powered tools to help screen and assess candidate applications. All applications are also reviewed by our hiring team. GHRC Job ID: 495

Pay: $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Application question(s):

- Are you available for a four-week contract with possible extension?
- Do you have a current Vulnerable Sector Check?

Experience:

- grounds maintenance: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- G Class Driver's License and reliable transportation (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Grounds Maintenance Worker (Scarborough)
🏢 GHRC
📍 Scarborough