Gardener

Job ID 79616 Job Title Gardener Regular/Temporary Regular Location Central Campus Open Date 2026/11/09 Job Type Continuing Close Date 2026/11/21 Employee Group Unifor Unit 5, O&M Favorite Job Department Grounds Full/Part Time Full-Time Salary Grade/Band Custodian, Grounds & Logist 1 Salary Range $27.57 - $27.57 (hourly) Job Code 000955 Existing Vacancy Yes - Backfilling as Existing Target Number of Openings 1 Hours per Week 40 Posting Details **Schedule** ------------ Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 40 hours per week **Education Level** ------------------- * Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent. * 1 year post-secondary training required. * Must possess a valid Class G driver’s license. * Additional certifications are considered an asset. **Career Level** ---------------- 6 months of related experience. **Grade, Wage Rate** -------------------- CG1, $27.57 (hourly) **Job Type** ------------ Continuing Job Description **The Facility Services team** proudly cares for over 67 campus buildings, encompassing approximately eight million square feet of space across 377 acres of land. Our team operates around the clock, managing over 50 active construction projects at any given time and completing more than 12,000 service requests annually. Our team of 350 hardworking, devoted, and diverse professionals takes immense pride in supporting a world-renowned teaching and research institution. We are dedicated to serving the campus community by delivering excellence across our areas of operation, developing innovative solutions and focusing on customer service. As responsible stewards of the university’s resources, we ensure the highest standards in everything we do. Facility Services includes the following offices and departments: The Office of Sustainability, Design and Construction, Maintenance Services, Custodial and Grounds, Mail and Logistics, Utilities, and Financial Services. These teams provide essential campus services, including building maintenance, capital projects, custodial services, customer services, energy conservation, engineering design services, finance, fleet management, grounds, mail and logistics, sustainability, utility production and distribution, and waste management and recycling. Our internal communications, human resources, finance, and information technology staff support these operations. **JOB SUMMARY** --------------- Under general supervision, the Gardener is responsible for the year-round maintenance and care of the campus grounds including gardens, trees, lawns, and pedestrian pathways. This role plays a vital part in preserving the horticultural, landscape and turf elements of the campus, and in ensuring campus accessibility and safety during all seasons, including snow and ice events. As an essential services team member, the Gardener supports core operations by maintaining the beauty, functionality, and safety of our grounds—365 days a year – ens