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Grounds Maintenance Worker

Petawawa Employment Service

Eastern Ontario

On-site

CAD 30,000 - 60,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

A non-profit housing organization in Pembroke is seeking a seasonal Grounds Maintenance Worker. This role involves assisting with outdoor and indoor caretaking, including landscaping and light repairs. Ideal candidates should have experience with lawn care equipment and possess a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

  • Experience with lawn tractors, mowers, trimmers essential.
  • Valid driver’s license required.
  • Ability to lift heavy objects and perform physical labor.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with outdoor and indoor caretaking.
  • Duties include landscaping, grass-cutting, light plumbing, and repairs.

Skills

Lawn care equipment operation
Time management
Attention to detail
Physical stamina

Job description

St Joseph Non-Profit Housing provides rent-geared-to-income housing for seniors and families. Our current rental assets include 90 one-bedroom apartments for seniors and 50 family rental units of varying sizes in a configuration of townhouses. The current employees are dedicated to maintaining a safe and clean physical environment.

The Role

We are recruiting for a Grounds Maintenance Worker. This is a seasonal position working full-time hours. This is a wonderful opportunity for an individual with some technical skills looking for an opportunity to expand their hands-on experience and knowledge. Much of the successful candidate’s day will be spent outdoors.

Working closely with our full-time maintenance staff, the grounds maintenance worker will assist with outdoor and indoor caretaking. Duties will include landscaping and grass-cutting, light plumbing and various installations and repairs.

Qualifications
  • Experience with lawn tractors, lawn mowers, trimmers, and other basic lawn care equipment is essential
  • Valid driver’s license
  • The ability to lift heavy objects, stand for extended periods and perform physical labour
  • A self-motivated personality with good time management skills and strong attention to detail
  • Adaptable and willing to learn new skills
Additional Information
Please submit your resume by email or drop it off in person.
Contact Information
St Joseph Non-Profit Housing Corporation
1155 Pembroke Street West,
Pembroke, Ontario

Email:stjoseph1@cogeco.net

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