Landscape Technician I - 120 Days Temp

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Toronto is seeking an entry-level Landscape Technician. The role includes maintaining grounds, operating landscape vehicles, and ensuring irrigation systems are functioning. Ideal candidates should have Grade 12 education and at least three years of related experience. The position is temporary for 120 days with specific working hours during summer and winter months.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of related experience.
• Possession of valid Provincial Class "G" driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Trims and maintains grass and flowers.
• Operates landscape and snow removal vehicles.
• Maintains landscape irrigation systems.

Skills

Physical ability to perform required duties

Effective communication in English (oral and written)

Ability to work under all weather conditions

Education

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent

Completion of related landscape courses

Job description

Overview

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

Description: 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

• 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

• 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

Diversity & Accessibility

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

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]