Landscape Technician I - 120 Days Temp

University of Toronto; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Mississauga is seeking a temporary Landscape Technician to perform standard landscape duties. The role includes trimming grass, maintaining soft landscaping, and operating various vehicles. Candidates should have completed Grade 12, have three years of experience, and possess a valid driver's license. This full-time position offers a pay rate of $25.66 per hour and is available for a maximum of 120 days.

Qualifications

• Completion of some related landscape courses an asset.
• Three years of related experience.
• Possession of valid Provincial Class 'G' driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Trims and waters grass and flowers, maintains soft landscaping.
• Drives and operates various landscape and snow removal vehicles.
• Loads and unloads equipment onto vehicles.

Skills

Effective communication in English (oral and written)

Ability to work under all weather conditions

Physical ability to perform required duties

Education

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent

Job description

Description

Date Posted: 11/04/2025
Req ID: 45875
Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga
Department: UTM: Facilities, Management & Planning
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

Entry level of the Landscape Technician series, under direct supervision performs standard landscape duties.

Responsibilities

• 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

Minimum Requirements

• 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.

NOTE: THIS POSITION IS TEMPORARY FOR 120 DAYS ONLY

Shift Details

• 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: 11/12/2025, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Hourly
Personnel Subarea: CUPE Temp L3261
Appointment Type: Budget - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: Job Rate - $25.66
Job Category: Facilities/Ancilliary Services