Groundskeeper (Contract)

EllisDon

101d

About The Position

Thinking about a change? We recognize that the construction industry is changing at a rapid pace and we continually strive to be at the forefront. Our core values [https://www.ellisdon.com/our-values] empower people to deliver great careers to one another and develop creative solutions for complex problems on some of the most exciting projects. It doesn’t matter what your expertise and craft is – there are no boundaries. We are a group of professionals with a variety of expertise within pre-construction, construction, and post-construction. To learn more, check out our Cradle to Grave [https://ellisdondevelopments.com/cradle-to-grave/] services and hear from our team [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVqbCQUiOaY] directly about what a career at EllisDon could look like for you. As you can see, we are a diverse bunch. Above all, we are a group of individuals with unique experiences and at EllisDon, we choose to celebrate the strength in our differences, every day. EllisDon’s commitment to Inclusive Diversity is to work together to create an environment where every employee feels safe to be their true and authentic self. Ultimately, EllisDon’s purpose is to provide people with similar values the opportunity to achieve to their full potential; to deliver that opportunity for great careers to one another; and to contribute meaningfully to the community we share with others. In case you’re curious, here are impacts we've made to the communities we work in. [https://www.ellisdon.com/community] You as a Groundskeeper (Contract) will: Perform day‑to‑day exterior grounds care to ensure all properties are safe, clean, and well‑maintained Support seasonal landscaping tasks including lawn care, horticulture, litter control, and minor exterior repairs Perform lawn maintenance including mowing, trimming, edging, and aerating. Maintain garden beds: planting, weeding, cultivation, mulching, and pruning. Assist with seasonal flower installations and ongoing horticultural upkeep. Remove debris, leaves, branches, and litter from all exterior grounds. Conduct daily site inspections to identify hazards, cleanliness issues, or landscape deficiencies. Maintain walkways, courtyards, parking areas, and exterior common spaces. Ensure safe operation of grounds equipment and adherence to safety protocols. Operate grounds equipment such as Zero Turn mowers, gas & battery operated trimmers, blowers, and other small machinery. Perform basic equipment checks and report mechanical issues promptly. Ensure tools and materials are stored safely and securely. Assist with small exterior repairs (e.g., fence repairs, minor excavation, soil/topdressing work). Support preparation for seasonal events or onsite activities as required. Work collaboratively with the Grounds Supervisor and other team members. EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity. Go ahead and be yourself! We'll pay you for it! We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity. Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested. We are committed to providing a positive candidate experience and ensuring timely updates are provided to all candidates. If you haven’t already, be sure to create a profile on our Careers page here [https://recruiting.ultipro.ca/ELL5000/JobBoard/fa7dd324-0b16-f8cb-f544-f46b499e5db7/?q=&o=postedDateDesc] to remain up to date on the status of your application and learn about new career opportunities as they arise.

Requirements

Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Physically able to lift, bend, and perform manual labour tasks.
Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail.
You are open to a contract opportunity from April 2026 to November 2026

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in landscaping, grounds maintenance, or horticulture (preferred).
Experience operating grounds equipment is an asset.

Responsibilities

Perform day‑to‑day exterior grounds care to ensure all properties are safe, clean, and well‑maintained
Support seasonal landscaping tasks including lawn care, horticulture, litter control, and minor exterior repairs
Perform lawn maintenance including mowing, trimming, edging, and aerating.
Maintain garden beds: planting, weeding, cultivation, mulching, and pruning.
Assist with seasonal flower installations and ongoing horticultural upkeep.
Remove debris, leaves, branches, and litter from all exterior grounds.
Conduct daily site inspections to identify hazards, cleanliness issues, or landscape deficiencies.
Maintain walkways, courtyards, parking areas, and exterior common spaces.
Ensure safe operation of grounds equipment and adherence to safety protocols.
Operate grounds equipment such as Zero Turn mowers, gas & battery operated trimmers, blowers, and other small machinery.
Perform basic equipment checks and report mechanical issues promptly.
Ensure tools and materials are stored safely and securely.
Assist with small exterior repairs (e.g., fence repairs, minor excavation, soil/topdressing work).
Support preparation for seasonal events or onsite activities as required.
Work collaboratively with the Grounds Supervisor and other team members.