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Landscape Technician

Date Posted : 03 / 27 / 2025

Req ID : 42333

Faculty / Division : UofT Mississauga

Department : UTM : Facilities, Management & Planning

Campus : University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

Description :

Under general direction, schedules the maintenance of landscape and snow removal operations, including maintaining a preventative maintenance schedule for landscape equipment and vehicles; leads, directs, trains and works with a group of grounds staff.

Typical Duties

The following illustrative tasks indicate the level of skill required and the extent of the responsibility involved in this position. They in no way limit the incumbent to the tasks indicated.

Flexibility of the employee to perform a wide variety of functions is necessary in successfully fulfilling the requirements of this position. The degree to which each employee performs each of the following tasks listed below will vary according to where and when the employee is scheduled to work.

a) installs and maintains hard and soft landscape, including cultivated and natural environments; monitors and maintains an integrated pest management program and quality assurance program

b) ensures maintenance of landscape irrigation and other landscape related systems;

c) plans, schedules, monitors and performs the maintenance and repairs of landscape, landscape equipment and vehicles;

d) leads, directs and trains a group of grounds staff in the maintenance of the landscape, vehicles and equipment and the clearing of ice and snow;

e) organizes daily schedule for self and grounds staff and informs supervisor of staff hours and absences;

f) may perform duties of Landscape Technician I and II;

g) plans and oversees the planting and maintenance of flowers, shrubs and seeding of grass;

h) drives and operates a variety of landscape and snow removal vehicles; and

i) other related duties as required.

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements :

Education : A graduate of a recognized Community College Horticultural program or equivalent, including the completion of the University’s horticulture apprentice program or in the opinion of the Employer has the equivalent in an educational requirement from a recognized certificate program(s), such as the Canadian Nurseries Trades Association program.

Experience : Seven years of general landscape and vehicle maintenance experience.

Other : Possession of valid Provincial Class "G" driver's license, (may be required to possess Provincial Class "D" or “DZ” driver's license) possession of current pesticide spraying license; mechanical ability, chainsaw operator’s certificate, well versed in plant health care programs and natural pesticide programs, physical ability to perform required duties, demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English (oral and written), ability to lead, direct and train others; ability to work under all weather conditions and may be required to work long and varied hours.

Shift details :

May to October : Sunday- 8 : 00AM to 4 : 30PM & Monday to Thursday- 10 : 30AM to 7 : 00PM

November to April : Sunday- 8 : 00AM to 4 : 30PM & Monday to Thursday, 12 : 00PM to 8 : 30PM

NOTE : Must be available to be On Call during the winter months for snow removal operations in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

Closing Date : 04 / 07 / 2025, 11 : 59PM ET

Employee Group : Hourly / CUPE L3261

Appointment Type : Budget - Continuing

Schedule : Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone : Job Rate : $29.37 / hr

Job Category : Facilities / Ancilliary Services

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All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http : / / uoft.me / UP .

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [email protected] .

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