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Service Worker- Grounds (Casual)

Ontario
CA$20/hour
Mid Level
Full-Time

About the role

Date Posted: 03/10/2026

Req ID: 47292

Faculty/Division: Operations and Real Estate Partnerships

Department: F.&S. Bldgs & Grounds

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description Under general supervision, the incumbents assist full-time staff perform various maintenance functions including:

Typical Duties The following illustrative tasks indicate the level of skill required, and the extent of responsibility invovled in this job. They in no way limit the incumbent to the tasks indicated.

  • Trimming, cutting, and watering grass, shrubs and flowers
  • Raking leaves and laying sod
  • Preparing ground for planting
  • Planting flowers, shrubs and trees
  • Working on campus cleaning details
  • Performing all maintenance and cleaning duties
  • May operate landscape equipment, vehicles and trucks
  • Other related duties as required

Qualifications Minimum Requirements Education

  • Completion of grade 12 or equivalent

Experience

  • Related work experience preferred

Other

  • Physical ability to perform labourious outdoor work
  • demonstrated ability to communicate effectivelyin English (verbal and written)
  • willingness to work outdoors under all weather conditions
  • Ontario Full "G" Class Drivers Licence preferred but not required

Please Note

  • We are recruiting for 12 vacancies
  • This is a summer casual position between May 4, 2026 to September 5, 2026

Closing Date: 03/20/2026, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group: Hourly

Personnel Subarea: CUPE 3261 Cas

Appointment Type : Budget - Casual

Schedule: Part-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: $20.00 per hour

Job Category: Facilities/Ancilliary Services

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