Grounds & Maintenance

Peterborough County; Keene; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive local government in Keene seeks a Lang Seasonal - Grounds & Maintenance team member. This position entails maintaining the historic Lang Pioneer Village facilities for over 25,000 visitors annually. Responsibilities include ground maintenance, sanitation, and livestock care. Candidates are expected to be hands-on, possess a valid Ontario G2 driver's license, and work weekends. Join a collaborative team culture focused on professional growth and make an impact on the community during the summer season.

Benefits

Working outdoors

Participation in events and lunch-and-learns

OMERS pension enrollment

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, or welding.
• Experience in lawn care and livestock care.
• Comfortable operating a light-duty pickup truck.

Responsibilities

• Maintain grounds with tasks like lawn cutting and landscaping.
• Clean and collect garbage and recycling from facilities.
• Assist in caring for livestock and maintaining their enclosures.

Skills

Hands-on individual

Clear communication

Ability to work weekends

Flexibility in tasks

Initiative

Education

Valid Ontario G2 driver's license

CSA-approved footwear

Job description

Overview

We're on the lookout for top-tier talent to join our upper-tier municipality. If you're ready to take your career to new heights, learn from some of the best local government experts, or are interested in being part of a positive work culture with opportunities for growth and career advancement, we want to hear from you. Seize the opportunity to contribute to a future that will leave a lasting impact for generations. Take action today by applying and join us in shaping tomorrow together!

Posting Details

• Application Deadline: Friday, February 20, 2026 at 12:00pm (noon)
• Position Status: Full-time Seasonal Contract
• Estimated Contract Length: May 4, 2026 – September 6, 2026
• Current Vacancies: 2 vacancies
• Hourly Rate: $20.24 per hour (rate effective January 1, 2026)
• Hours per Week: 35 hours; some weekend work required
• Position Location: Lang Pioneer Village Museum (104 Lang Road, Keene). Please be advised that we are not accessible through public transportation.
• Position Group: Non-Union, Seasonal
• Competition #: NUG-26-07

What you'll do

As a Lang Seasonal - Grounds & Maintenance, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the historic Lang Pioneer Village site and museum. With over 25,000 visitors a year, it’s important to maintain clean and safe facilities. Your role will encompass various duties to provide you with a comprehensive experience in facility management and site upkeep.

• Ground Maintenance: Complete various duties such as lawn cutting, weed whacking, landscaping, and minor repairs to buildings and equipment.
• Sanitation and Cleaning: Help keep our village and facilities clean by assisting with cleaning, and collecting and disposing of garbage and recycling.
• Livestock Care: Assist daily with feeding the livestock, and cleaning, maintaining and repairing their enclosures.

In accordance with County Policy, a Vulnerable Sector Check that is acceptable to the County will be required as a condition of employment.

Selection Process

The selection process is expected to take place during the month of March. Get ready to showcase your skills. Please check your email to ensure you don’t miss out on this opportunity.

This job is for you if…

• Our non-negotiables: You are a hands-on individual with a passion for the trades. You have a valid Ontario G2 (or higher) driver’s license, a clean driver’s abstract, and are comfortable operating a light-duty pickup truck. You have, or are willing to purchase, CSA-approved footwear before the start date.
• Experience: You have experience in, or are interested in gaining experience in, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, or welding. You’ve honed your skills in lawn care, and have experience caring for livestock.
• Communication: You have a knack for clear communication and are dedicated to providing top-notch service to both internal and external customers.
• Weekend Work: You are happy to work weekends throughout the summer.
• Flexibility: You want to try something new every day and jump in when asked to switch tasks.
• Initiative: You enjoy staying busy and believe no task is too small for a business to run smoothly.
• Perks: You’re interested in wearing authentic attire and working outdoors!
• Benefits: You want to work for an organization that offers OMERS pension enrollment.
• Culture: You thrive in a collaborative team environment with a focus on growth and professional development. Wellness in the workplace is important, and you enjoy events, lunch-and-learns, and more.
• Community: You take pride in serving a community with a diverse landscape, tourist attractions, a booming downtown, a lively arts scene, and a strong local business sector.

Peterborough County embraces diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process. Join us in building a diverse and inclusive workplace!

In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the information gathered will be used for the purpose of job selection. If you require this information in an accessible format or would like a copy of the full job description, please contact the People Services Department at [e-mail]. Candidates invited to participate in the selection process will be provided a full copy of the job description.