Landscape Technician I

University of Toronto; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Toronto is seeking a Grounds staff member to join the Facilities/Ancillary Services team. The role involves a wide range of outdoor tasks including lawn and garden maintenance, operating landscape and snow removal equipment, and assisting with irrigation systems.

The position requires Grade 12, 3 years of landscape experience, and a valid G license, with on‑call winter duties as needed. Working hours follow seasonal schedules: May–October, Sundays 8:00 AM–4:30 PM; Mon–Thu 10:30

Qualifications

• Grade 12 completion or equivalent.
• Three years of related landscape experience.
• Valid Provincial Class 'G' driver's license and ability to work outdoors in varied weather.

Responsibilities

• Trims, cuts and waters grass and flowers; rakes leaves; lays sod; maintains soft landscaping.
• Operates landscape and snow removal vehicles and equipment.
• Sets up vehicles and equipment and performs simple adjustments.
• Loads and unloads equipment onto vehicles.
• Cleans up and removes graffiti, posters, or abandoned bicycles.
• Performs snow and ice removal duties.
• Maintains irrigation and other landscape systems.
• Instructs Service Worker – Grounds staff in assigned tasks.
• Other related duties as required.

Skills

English communication

Driver's license

Education

Grade 12

Landscape courses (asset)

Job description

Typical Duties

The following illustrative tasks indicate the level of skill required and the extent of the responsibility involved in this position. They in no way limit the incumbent to the tasks indicated.

Flexibility of the employee to perform a wide variety of functions is necessary in successfully fulfilling the requirements of this position. The degree to which each employee performs each of the following tasks listed below will vary according to where and when the employee isscheduled to work.

• trims, cuts and waters grass and flowers, rakes and collects leaves, lays sod; plants flowers, shrubs and trees; maintains soft landscaping by aerating, weeding, cultivating, fertilizing, etc.;
• drives and operates a variety of landscape and snow removal vehicles and equipment such as equipment used in tree maintenance, turf care, chainsaws, sod cutters, riding vacuums, snow maintenance vehicles, tractors (front and back-end loaders) and skid steers;
• sets up vehicles and equipment for use, and performs simple adjustments;
• loads and unloads equipment onto vehicles;
• works on cleaning details using appropriate vehicles and equipment; includes the removal of graffiti, posters and abandoned or illegally locked bicycles;
• works on snow and ice removal details using appropriate vehicles and equipment;
• works on moving details using appropriate vehicles and equipment;
• maintain landscape irrigation and other landscape related systems; and
• provides instruction to Service Worker – Grounds staff in performing assigned tasks;
• other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education: Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent combination of education and experience. Completion of some related landscape courses an asset.

Experience: Three years of related experience.

Other: Possession of valid Provincial Class "G" driver's license, physical ability to perform required duties, demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English (oral and written), ability to work under all weather conditions and may be required to work long and varied hours.

• May-October: Sunday: 8:00AM – 4:30PM; Monday – Thursday: 10:30AM – 7:00PM
• November-April: Sunday: 8:00AM – 4:30PM; Monday – Thursday: 12:00PM – 8:30PM

NOTE : Must be available to be On Call during the winter months for snow removal operations in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

Closing Date:10/27/2026, 11:59PM ETEmployee Group: HourlyPersonnel Subarea:CUPE F/T L3261Appointment Type: Budget - ContinuingSchedule: Full-TimePay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:Job Rate: $26.03/hrJob Category: Facilities/Ancillary Services

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building aculture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectivelyaddress and serve the interests of our global community. Westrongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples,Black and racialized persons, women, persons withdisabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities.We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment toequity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverseperspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential tostrengthening our academic mission.

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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.

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