Student Community Housing Landscape Maintenance Assistant

County of Simcoe; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Simcoe is seeking a Student Community Housing Landscape Maintenance Assistant for the summer of 2025. This role involves landscaping, maintenance, and cleaning tasks at community housing sites. Ideal candidates are full-time students returning to school, with experience in landscaping equipment and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Experience using outdoor landscaping equipment.
• Access to reliable transportation and a valid Ontario Class 'G or G2' driver’s license.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with landscaping and maintenance of community sites.
• Clean apartments and public areas for re-renting.
• Perform basic routine repairs within residential properties.

Skills

Landscaping

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Registered full-time secondary or post-secondary student

Tools

Lawn tractors

Lawn mowers

Weed trimmers

Garden tools

Job description

Student Community Housing Landscape Maintenance Assistant - (3505)

Student Community Housing Landscape Maintenance Assistant

Close Date

25 May 2025

Contract Type

Temporary - Full Time

Location

Orillia, ON CA (Primary)

Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE :

As a valued member of the Community Housing Department, you will provide superior service in assisting with the landscaping and maintenance of one or more community sites owned and operated by Simcoe County Community Housing Corporation. This may involve inside and outside maintenance tasks such as :

• Landscaping / maintenance functions (grounds-keeping duties, operating machinery. such as lawn tractors, lawn mowers, weed trimmers and garden tools, etc.)
• Cleaning apartments and / or townhouses to prepare them for re-renting.
• Cleaning and touch-up painting of public areas at assigned apartments and houses.
• Performing basic routine repairs within the residential properties.
• May be required to work outside of normal business hours on occasion.

MORE ABOUT YOU :

• You are a registered full-time secondary or post-secondary student and are returning to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year.
• Access to reliable transportation is required to get to the daily job site. A valid Ontario Class “G or G2” driver’s license, and use of reliable vehicle are an asset.
• You have experience using outdoor landscaping equipment such as lawn tractors, lawn mowers, weed trimmers and other garden tools, as well as experience with interior and exterior painting.
• You are organized and self-motivating, and can set priorities and work independently. Your speed and accuracy allow you to meet important deadlines, despite frequent interruptions.
• You have interpersonal skills that allow you to relate in an objective and empathetic way with tenants and other customers.

POSITION DETAILS

• Criminal Records Check with that is less than six (6) months old at time of hire required

Anticipated length : May / June - August 2025

Salary Grade

18.34 - $21.82

Union

Non Union

The County of Simcoe thanks all applicants for their interest in this opportunity, but please note that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Personal information provided is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act (2001) and will be used to determine eligibility for employment.

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Landscape Maintenance • Central Ontario, Orillia, Canada