Landscape Technician I - Temp

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Toronto Mississauga is seeking an entry-level Landscape Technician I to perform standard landscaping tasks under supervision. The role involves grass care, sod installation, planting, irrigation maintenance, and operating a range of landscape and snow removal equipment.

Three years of related experience and a Grade 12 or equivalent are required, along with a valid Ontario G license. The posting notes temporary positions for 120 days with a Monday–Friday schedule and on-call winter

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Three years of related landscape experience.
• Valid Provincial Class "G" driver\'s license.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (oral and written).

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.
• Operates landscape and snow removal vehicles and equipment.
• 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 removal of graffiti, posters and abandoned or illegally parked bicycles.
• Snow and ice removal details using appropriate vehicles and equipment.
• Moving details using appropriate vehicles and equipment.
• Maintains landscape irrigation and related systems.
• Provides instruction to Service Worker - Grounds staff in performing tasks.

Skills

English communication

Outdoor work

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Job description

Landscape Technician I - Temp

Date Posted: 10/15/2026

Req ID: 50565

Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga

Department: UTM: Facilities, Management & Planning

Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description: 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-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
• 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.

THERE ARE THREE (3) POSITIONS AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSTING

THESE POSITIONS ARE TEMPORARY FOR 120 DAYS ONLY

Shift Details: Monday - Friday, 6:00AM - 2:30PM

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

Closing Date: 10/26/2026, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group: Hourly

Personnel Subarea: CUPE Tmp L3261

Appointment Type: Budget - Temp

Schedule: Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: Job Rate -- $25.66

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.

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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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