Landscape Technician I - Temp

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toronto Mississauga is seeking Landscape Technician role(s) to perform standard landscape duties under supervision. Three temporary positions exist for 120 days, with full-time schedules and on-call winter duties per the collective agreement.

Responsibilities include lawn care, plantings, equipment operation, graffiti removal, irrigation maintenance and staff instruction. On-site work and varied hours in all weather are required.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent. Related landscape courses are an asset.
• Three years of related landscape experience.
• Possession of valid Provincial Class 'G' driver’s license and ability to work long hours in all weather.

Responsibilities

• Trims, cuts and waters grass and flowers, rakes and collects leaves, lays sod; maintains soft landscaping.
• Drives and operates landscape and snow removal vehicles and equipment (trees, turf, chainsaws, tractors, loaders).
• Sets up vehicles and equipment for use and performs simple adjustments.
• Loads and unloads equipment onto vehicles.
• Performs cleaning details and graffiti removal; handles snow and ice removal details.
• Maintains irrigation and landscape systems; trains staff in tasks.

Skills

English communication

Valid driver’s license

Physical fitness

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Related landscape courses asset

Tools

Landscape equipment operation

Snow removal equipment

Job description

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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:

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.

• 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.

**** THERE ARE THREE (3) POSITIONS AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSTING ****

THESE POSITIONS ARE TEMPORARY FOR 120 DAYS ONLY

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

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