Position: Permanent

Position Type: Full-time – Non-unionized position

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. or 6:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (to be confirmed), with a one-hour unpaid lunch break. Some overtime may be required.

Location: Toronto Campus – 306 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario, M4N 1T7, with duties also supporting the West Campus – 1293 Meredith Avenue, Mississauga, Ontario

Salary Range: TFS has a salary grid for non-unionized employees, which is determined by the nature of the position and the candidate’s level of experience. For this position, the annual salary range is $61,000– $71,000.

Start Date: As soon as possible

Link to apply: https://canada.gethired.com/a/12ea4b8f-44cd-4870-af01-f4f7cdbb45d0

About the Position

The Grounds Maintenance Worker is responsible for the upkeep, safety, and appearance of the grounds at the TFS Toronto and West campuses. Reporting within the Facilities department, the Grounds Maintenance Worker carries out routine grounds and landscape maintenance, supports seasonal operations, monitors contractor work, and assists with the general upkeep of campus grounds and two office houses/buildings.

The role includes winter-response duties. If the winter maintenance contractor does not arrive or is unavailable, the Grounds Maintenance Worker helps ensure the main entrance is cleared of snow and assists with salting priority areas to maintain safe access.

The ideal candidate is a dependable, hands-on professional with solid groundskeeping and equipment experience, and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with members of the Facilities team.

Key Responsibilities

1. Grounds & Landscape Maintenance

- Maintain the grounds at the Toronto and West campuses, 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.

2. Winter Maintenance & Site Safety





- Support the winter maintenance contractor by shovelling, salting, and clearing snow from roads, sidewalks, pathways, and entrances using snow shovels, snow blowers, plows, and other approved equipment.
- If the winter maintenance contractor does not arrive or is unavailable, promptly explicit snow from the main entrance to help maintain safe campus access.
- Assist with salting entrances, sidewalks, pathways, roadways, and other priority areas as required, and help monitor conditions and salt supplies.
- Observe campus conditions during seasonal weather, identify hazards, and communicate issues to the Facilities team.

3. Contractor Coordination & Repairs

- Monitor winter and summer maintenance contractors and confirm that contracted work has been completed.
- Support maintenance and repairs with contractors, including fencing, arborists, and irrigation systems.
- Perform minor repairs to asphalt, concrete, and interlock pavers; repair, replace, or paint fences and railings as appropriate.
- Perform minor repairs to lawn irrigation systems.
- Carry out minor carpentry and painting tasks, including cutting, sawing, and fabricating fixtures or decking, where qualified and authorized.

4. Buildings, Equipment & General Support

- Carry out routine maintenance and basic upkeep of the grounds of two office houses/buildings, report repair needs, and refer specialized work to the appropriate contractor or trade.
- Maintain grounds equipment and tools, and wash equipment and/or buildings using gas- or electric-powered pressure-washing equipment as appropriate.
- Operate equipment such as tractors, skid-steer loaders, lawn mowers, snow blowers, and other push or handheld equipment, subject to training and authorization.
- Move equipment and furniture between campuses or within a campus.
- Assist with school events and event setups as required.
- Submit requests for grounds supplies and equipment parts, including mulch, soil, salt, and planting materials, for purchasing and online ordering.
- Assist other trades and Facilities team members and perform other related duties as required.

Who We Are Looking For

We recruit candidates who embrace our TFS values of integrity, discernment, respect, and engagement. The ideal candidate profile is as follows:





- Secondary School Diploma or equivalent.
- Three to five years of practical experience in snow removal, groundskeeping, landscape maintenance, and grounds equipment maintenance.
- Formal training or demonstrated competence in operating equipment such as loaders, tractors, push equipment, and handheld equipment; chainsaw operator certification is an asset.
- Knowledge of Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act and WHMIS.
- Ability to read and understand work orders, manufacturers’ manuals, service bulletins, and operating instructions.
- Valid driver’s licence and a driving record that meets applicable insurance requirements.
- Basic computer literacy; familiarity with MS Office or Google Workspace is required.
- Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with students, staff, contractors, and a diverse school community.
- Ability to lift 25 lb, including items such as bags of salt and leaf blowers, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Horticultural certificate or Certified Landscape Professional (CLP) designation is an asset.
- French-language skills are an asset.

What We Offer

TFS offers an exceptional and stimulating environment, along with competitive employment packages, including:

- A competitive compensation package.
- An attractive group insurance package and participation in an RRSP plan or OTPP from the first day of employment, as applicable.
- Generous vacation policy and additional paid time off.
- A stimulating working environment.
- Multiple professional development opportunities.
- A rewarding career where you can make a difference.

TFS welcomes applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and all others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

If you require accommodation, please notify us in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs. TFS is committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process.

TFS does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) in its recruitment or selection processes. We kindly ask candidates who choose to use AI tools when preparing their application materials to disclose this during the recruitment process.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and a résumé here as soon as possible.

Pay: $61,000.00-$71,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

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