Landscape Technician I

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Toronto Scarborough is seeking an Entry level Landscape Technician for the Facilities Management Department. The role involves standard landscape duties under direct supervision, including lawn care, planting, snow removal, and maintenance of irrigation systems.

Responsibilities include operating a range of landscape and snow removal equipment, coordinating with other grounds staff, and performing related duties.

Qualifications

• Must have Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Three years of related landscape experience.
• Possession of Provincial Class G driver's license.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (verbal and written).
• Ability to work under all weather conditions and long hours.

Responsibilities

• Trim, cut, water grass and flowers and maintain soft landscaping.
• Operate landscape and snow removal vehicles and equipment.
• Set up and adjust equipment for use and transport.
• Load and unload equipment onto vehicles.
• Assist with cleaning details and seasonal tasks (graffiti removal, etc.).
• Perform snow and ice removal duties as required.
• Maintain irrigation and landscape systems.
• Instruct Service Worker - Grounds staff as needed.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

English communication

Physical endurance

Weather adaptability

Education

Grade 12

Landscape courses

Tools

Lawn equipment operation

Job description

Description

The University of Toronto Scarborough is a place of energy, enthusiasm and passion. Our commitment to inclusive excellence attracts the brightest learners, scholars and employees from around the globe. Our success has been made possible by the opportunity given to us by Indigenous hosts to operate on their territory, and we cherish our continuing partnerships with these communities. The University of Toronto Scarborough is an exciting campus with unlimited potential. Join us on our journey.

General Description

In the Facilities Management Department, we take pride in our buildings and grounds and provide a welcoming, service-orientated, clean and safe environment for our students, faculty and staff. Entry level of the Landscape Technician series, under direct supervision performs standard landscape duties.

Typical Duties

• 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 endloaders) 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 Provincial Class "G. driver's license, physical ability to perform required duties, demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English (verbal and written), ability to work under all weather conditions and may be required to work long and various hours.

Notes

• This is a TERM position ending in April 2027.
• The hours of work for this position are: Wednesday to Friday, 11:30 am - 8:00 pm and Saturday to Sunday, 7 am - 3:30 pm.

Closing Date

10/07/2026,11:59PM ET

Employee Group

Hourly

Personnel Subarea

CUPE F/T L3261

Appointment Type

Budget - Term

Schedule

Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone

Job Rate: $26.03/hr

Job Category

Facilities/Ancillary 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].