Landscape Technician I, Toronto

General Description In the Facilities Management Department, we take pride in our buildings and grounds and provide a welcoming, service‑orientated, clean and safe environment for our students, faculty and staff. Entry level of the Landscape Technician series, under direct supervision performs standard landscape duties.

Typical Duties

Trim, cut and water grass and flowers, rake and collect leaves, lay sod; plant flowers, shrubs and trees; maintain soft landscaping by aerating, weeding, cultivating, fertilizing, etc.

Drive and operate 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 endloaders) and skid steers.

Set up vehicles and equipment for use, and perform simple adjustments.

Load and unload equipment onto vehicles.

Work on cleaning details using appropriate vehicles and equipment; include removal of graffiti, posters and abandoned or illegally locked bicycles.

Work on snow and ice removal details using appropriate vehicles and equipment.

Work on moving details using appropriate vehicles and equipment.

Maintain landscape irrigation and other landscape related systems.

Provide 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 Provincial Class "G." driver’s license, physical ability to perform required duties, demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English (verbal and written), ability to work under all weather conditions and may be required to work long and various hours.

Hours of Work Monday to Friday, 11:30 am - 8:00 pm.

EEO Statement The search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members. Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply.

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