Summer Grounds Maintenance

Mississippi River Health Alliance; Canada; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi River Health Alliance invites applications for a Temporary Full-time Summer Grounds position in the Maintenance/Engineering Department. You will assist with grounds maintenance, landscaping, painting and light upkeep from May through October 2026.

The role requires operating commercial mowers, a valid driver’s license and familiarity with hand and power tools. You may work independently and outdoors in varying weather. Accommodation can be discussed during the recruitment process.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating commercial mowers and general lawn maintenance.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Familiarity with and general use of manual and powered tools and associated equipment.
• Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Ability to work outside in varied weather conditions, previous painting experience would be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Be committed to excellence, quality and the safety of our patients and residents.
• Demonstrate a caring and empathetic attitude while working in a manner that is compliant with our patient/resident and employee safety practices, policies and organizational procedures.
• Have the ability to meet all the demands of the position both physically and cognitively and will work cooperatively and respectfully within our team environment.
• Contribute to an environment that is conducive to the organizations Workplace Violence and Harassment policy.
• All staff will support and promote a culture of patient and family-centred care.
• All staff play a role in patient safety and it is an expectation that you will provide safe, high quality patient care and service.

Skills

Operating commercial mowers

Valid driver’s license

Lawn maintenance

Independent worker

Painting (asset)

Tools

Lawn maintenance tools

Job description

We currently have an opportunity for a Temporary Full-time Summer Grounds Position (May – Oct 2026) to work with our Maintenance/Engineering Department. The successful applicant will support the Maintenance/Engineering team. This includes but is not limited to grounds maintenance, landscaping, painting and light maintenance duties as required.

Requirements

• Previous experience operating commercial mowers and general lawn maintenance
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Familiarity with and general use of manual and powered tools and associated equipment
• Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision
• Ability to work outside in varied weather conditions, previous painting experience would be considered an asset.

As a member of our Team, you will be expected to:

• Be committed to excellence, quality and the safety of our patients and residents
• Demonstrate a caring and empathetic attitude while working in a manner that is compliant with our patient/resident and employee safety practices, policies and organizational procedures
• Have the ability to meet all the demands of the position both physically and cognitively and will work cooperatively and respectfully within our team environment
• Contribute to an environment that is conducive to the organizations Workplace Violence and Harassment policy.

All staff will support and promote a culture of patient and family-centred care.

All staff play a role in patient safety and it is an expectation that you will provide safe, high quality patient care and service. This will be achieved by, but not limited to, taking a problem solving approach to your work, using sound judgment, acting appropriately to ensure safety and taking the initiative to improve care and service.

If you require accommodation throughout any part of the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources to let us know how we may assist you.