Our employer partner is a Public Transportation company and currently looking to add an experienced Landscaper to their team!
Job Overview:
This temporary, full-time seasonal Landscaper (Grounds Maintainer) position involves maintaining and improving landscaped areas across transit properties, including subway and surface facilities. The role includes lawn care, planting, pruning, operating landscaping equipment, maintaining outdoor facilities, and supporting work crews during adverse weather conditions. The position requires a valid Ontario Class G driver's licence, practical landscaping experience, and the ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and statutory holidays.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform routine landscaping and grounds maintenance across subway and surface properties, including open-cut track areas.
Operate various handheld and gas-powered landscaping tools and equipment, including lawn mowers, chainsaws, power trimmers, blowers, tillers, stone cutters, power washers, and snow blowers.
Conduct minor repairs and routine maintenance on landscaping equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible operation.
Plant and maintain trees, shrubs, flower beds, and lawns through mowing, raking, pruning, and preparing seasonal displays.
Maintain outdoor facilities by cleaning and servicing washrooms, replacing burnt-out light bulbs and fluorescent tubes, and inspecting roadways and walkways for deficiencies or safety hazards.
Prepare ground surfaces for landscaping projects involving decorative rocks, pavers, and other landscape materials.
Operate service trucks and trailers as required, including refuelling, conducting daily vehicle safety and maintenance inspections, maintaining vehicle logbooks, and ensuring cleanliness.
Assist work crews during adverse weather conditions to maintain safe areas for employees and members of the public.
Help establish and maintain work zones, barricades, and other safety measures.
Follow established workplace safety procedures and complete required training in WHMIS, transit operating rules, defensive driving, trailer handling, chainsaw use, and other relevant areas.
Treat employees and members of the public respectfully, accommodate accessibility needs within the scope of the role, and contribute to an inclusive, discrimination-free work environment.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Approximately 12 months of practical landscaping experience, including planting, pruning, mowing, and maintaining trees, shrubs, flowers, and lawns.
Experience operating landscaping machinery and equipment, such as lawn mowers, string trimmers, and chainsaws.
Completion of Grade 10 education or equivalent.
Valid, non-probationary Ontario Class G driver's licence or higher.
Ability to read and interpret property drawings and blueprints.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions, operating procedures, and workplace safety regulations.
Willingness to complete required training and certifications, including WHMIS, transit system safety rules, defensive driving, trailer hookup, and chainsaw operation.
Ability to understand or quickly acquire knowledge of the Ontario Human Rights Code and related accessibility and disability accommodation requirements.
Ability to work various shifts and days, including weekends and statutory holidays.
Commitment to workplace safety, teamwork, accessibility, and respectful service.
We thank all applicants interested in this opportunity; however, please note that only selected candidates will be contacted regarding next steps.
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