Landscape Technician

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Toronto is seeking a Landscape Maintenance Coordinator to oversee landscape and snow removal operations. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in landscape maintenance, team leadership, and effective communication skills. This full-time position offers a competitive pay scale of $29.90/hr and requires availability for on-call snow removal during winter months.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized Community College Horticultural program.
• Seven years of general landscape and vehicle maintenance experience.
• Possession of a valid Provincial Class G driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Installs and maintains landscape and snow removal operations.
• Leads and trains grounds staff in maintenance tasks.
• Plans and schedules the maintenance of landscape equipment.

Skills

Landscaping

Team leadership

Effective communication

Mechanical ability

Education

Community College Horticultural program

Tools

Chainsaw

Pesticide spraying equipment

Job description

Overview

Under general direction, schedules the maintenance of landscape and snow removal operations, including maintaining a preventative maintenance schedule for landscape equipment and vehicles; leads, directs, trains and works with a group of grounds staff.

Responsibilities

• Installs and maintains hard and soft landscape, including cultivated and natural environments; monitors and maintains an integrated pest management program and quality assurance program.
• Ensures maintenance of landscape irrigation and other landscape related systems.
• Plans, schedules, monitors and performs the maintenance and repairs of landscape, landscape equipment and vehicles.
• Leads, directs and trains a group of grounds staff in the maintenance of the landscape, vehicles and equipment and the clearing of ice and snow.
• Organizes daily schedule for self and grounds staff and informs supervisor of staff hours and absences.
• May perform duties of Landscape Technician I and II.
• Plans and oversees the planting and maintenance of flowers, shrubs and seeding of grass.
• Drives and operates a variety of landscape and snow removal vehicles.
• Other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Education: A graduate of a recognized Community College Horticultural program or equivalent, including the completion of the Universitys horticulture apprentice program or the equivalent in an educational requirement from a recognized certificate program, such as the Canadian Nurseries Trades Association program.
• Experience: Seven years of general landscape and vehicle maintenance experience.
• Other: Possession of a valid Provincial Class G driver's license; may be required to possess Provincial Class D or DZ driver's license; possession of a current pesticide spraying license; mechanical ability; chainsaw operator's certificate; well versed in plant health care programs and natural pesticide programs; physical ability to perform required duties; demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing; ability to lead, direct and train others; ability to work under all weather conditions and may be required to work long and varied hours.

Shift details

• May-October: Tuesday - Friday, 10:30AM – 7:00PM; Saturday: 8:00AM – 4:30PM
• November-April: Tuesday - Friday, 12:00PM – 8:30PM; Saturday: 8:00AM – 4:30PM
• Note: Must be available to be On Call during the winter months for snow removal operations in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

Details

• Closing Date: 09/10/2025, 11:59PM ET
• Employee Group: Hourly
• Personnel Subarea: CUPE F/T L3261
• Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
• Schedule: Full-Time
• Pay Scale: Job Rate 29.90/hr
• Job Category: Facilities/Ancilliary Services

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act AODA. As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail].

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