Groundskeeper - Canada Summer Jobs

Ecuhome Corporation•Toronto, ON

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Ecuhome, founded in 1984, provides quality affordable housing and support for people who have experienced homelessness. Our portfolio includes 58 shared houses, 4 apartment buildings, and a large historic rooming house, all located in Toronto. This is an 8-week contract position for a Summer Groundskeeper. The Groundskeeper is responsible for the maintenance and physical condition of the grounds of Ecuhome properties, ensuring they meet Ecuhome standards and comply with all municipal and provincial housing/building regulations. Adherence to the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Ecuhome Policies and Procedures regarding Health and Safety is required.

Requirements

Must be between the ages of 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment
Must be a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
Must be legally entitled to work according the the relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations.
Some familiarity with grounds keeping, landscaping, operation of power equipment
Ability to attend work consistently per the required schedule
Ability to report on work completed on a daily basis using detailed online work order logging system
Ability to follow instructions and apply problem solving solutions to routine tasks
Ability work independently and also interact and cooperate with Ecuhome team members
Ability to maintain courteous and professional interactions with our tenant population where mental health and addictions challenges are present

Responsibilities

Assist Maintenance Staff with routine and preventive grounds keeping work at Ecuhome houses and apartment buildings
Ensure that the grounds, facilities and equipment are safe, clean and conform to all relevant property standards
Keeping our properties/grounds free of debris
Perform routine grounds keeping functions, including clean up, weeding, grass cutting, planting, basic tree care
Repair exterior building elements such as fences, gates, retaining walls
Safely operate equipment and tools necessary to complete tasks
Perform maintenance and repairs on grounds keeping equipment following training of health & safety requirements
Manage inventory of tools and supplies, ensuring secure and proper storage
Participating as part of the maintenance team in identifying preventative and on-going maintenance needs related to grounds keeping
Making regular inspections of grounds and buildings and report any issues of concern to the Maintenance Coordinator
Comply with in Occupational Health and Safety Act and Ecuhome’s Health and Safety Policy and Procedures
Review the Section 9 Health and Safety details from Ecuhome's policy and procedures manual
Complete all required safety training prior to beginning work
Inspect tools and equipment to ensure they are in good working order
Wear personal protective equipment when required and/or instructed to
Review the Ecuhome Health and Safety Bulletin Board
Report any incidents or accidents immediately to the Director of Property Services and complete the appropriate documentation
Report any potential hazards to Director of Property Services and/or to Health & Safety committee member that may cause injury or harm to an employee, tenant or visitor
During workplace inspections report any area of concerns to the inspectors
Maintain courteous and professional relationships with tenants, outside contractors/labourers, neighbours and other community members
Document work done and to be done, as part of a detailed online work order logging system
Work collaboratively with other staff
Complete all assigned work orders as required
Other duties as assigned.