Groundskeeper

We are seeking an individual whois inspired by our mission and whose beliefs align with our core values ofintegrity compassion inquiry and courage and reflects our core competenciesto join Havergal College as a Groundskeeper. This is a full-time one-year contract.

Salary range for this position: $25- $30/hour

Why Havergal is the Place to Be

Founded in 1894 and located on abeautiful 22-acre campus in midtown Toronto Canada Havergal College is one ofCanadas pre-eminent independent schools for girls from Junior Kindergartenthrough Grade 12. At Havergal Collegewe believe that great schools are made up of great people. With a rich historyspanning over 130 years we are committed to offering a contemporary liberalarts education which is rooted in the Anglican tradition. Our mission isto prepare young women to make a difference. Through our outstanding academicand cocurricular programs and a cohesive and collegial team of faculty andadministration staff we nurture a culture of capability that fosters self-confidenceleadership critical thinking and global-mindedness within our students.

We take pride in attracting and retaininghighly-qualified faculty and administration staff to ensure that our schoolremains at the forefront of educational excellence. Join us in thistransformative journey of education working together to empower young women tomake a positive difference in our world.

We are committed to building adiverse workforce and an inclusive workplace. We believe that aninclusive environment fosters a culture of mutual respect creativity andinnovation collaboration and accountability. To this end we encourageapplications from all qualified candidates with a diverse range of experiencesand perspectives including women BIPOC (Black Indigenous and People ofColour) peoples LGBTQ2S and persons withdisabilities to join our thriving team. We seek candidates who arecommitted to nurturing a community where integrity compassion inquiry andcourage thrive.

The Position:

The Groundskeeper at Havergal is part of adynamic team under the leadership of the Grounds Lead responsible for thedaily maintenance & operations tasks associated with all plantings andgrounds elements and for the provision of support to other Facilities staff inthe performance of their duties relating to setups furniture movesdeliveries etc. where needed.

Specific Accountabilities:

• Routinegrass maintenance cutting and trimming.
• Weedingand cultivation of all flower and shrub beds.
• Pruningand trimming of all shrubs bushes ivy etc.
• Applicationof fertilizers and other ground treatments.
• Markingand maintenance of all field lines for various games.
• Assistanceto the Grounds Lead in the design and installation of planters steps bedsetc.
• Constructionand/or installation of new landscape features i.e. steps beds etc.
• Maintenanceof existing landscape features including irrigation.
• Operateheavy winter equipment (truck plows skid steers snowblowers etc) to clearparking lots roadways primary walkways and emergency exits prior tostudent/staff arrival on campus.
• Applysalt sand and eco-friendly ice melt across high-traffic pedestrian zonesstairs bridges and accessibility ramps.
• Clearsnow ice and debris from roof overhangs eaves catch basins and stormdrains to prevent ice damming localized flooding and freeze-thaw hardscapedamage.
• Monitorschool grounds for ice-laden or damaged tree branches posing safety hazardsexecute emergency pruning and maintain winter wraps/burlap protection oncampus flora.
• Maintainmeticulous daily weather and salting logs for risk management compliance
• Maintenanceof woodlots.
• Clearingof debris from eavestroughs and flat roof drains.
• Routinemechanical maintenance of hand tools power tools machinery and equipment.
• Deliveryand pickup of various materials and items in and around the City of Toronto.
• Assistother Facilities staff as required to provide function setups furniture andequipment moves parking supervision etc.
• Allother duties which may be requested by management.

Qualifications Knowledge and Experience

• Minimumthree years of experience ideally in winter maintenance.
• Demonstratedexperience operating large machinery i.e. snowplows sit-down mowers blowerssalt spreaders etc.
• Extensivegeneral knowledge of landscaping maintenance plant materials and otherlandscape materials i.e. interlock paving etc.
• Well-skilledin the maintenance and repair of landscaping materials both living and inert.
• Ableto use small power hand tools for the performance of repairs and installations.
• Workingknowledge of industry standards and safety guidelines including WHMIS OHSAct AODA.
• Goodcomputer skills experience in the use of Microsoft Word Excel and Outlook(email).

Physical Demands

• Frequentlifting carrying and moving of heavy objects including materials and finishedprojects in excess of 65lbs.
• Workingin dusty and dirty conditions with possible extremes of temperature and arequirement for frequent use of Personal Protective Equipment.
• Standingfor long periods and working from a crouched or bending position.
• Operationof large equipment for long periods involving repetitive movements andprocedures and exposure to loud noises.
• Requiredto work flexible working hours driven by weather conditions which may includeearly starts extended shifts and weekend work.

GeneralRequirements

• Validdrivers license with a clean drivers abstract.
• Teamplayer with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Goodcommunication skills able to deal directly with faculty staff students andvisitors interpret requests and translate them into action.
• Self-motivatedwith a strong desire to provide excellent service.
• Neatand tidy appearance at all times with a requirement to wear a uniform providedby the college at all times when on duty.
• Committedto continuous professional development through attendance at trade shows andparticipation in further education courses.

Demonstrated ability and commitment to theCore Competencies of;

• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Integrity & Trust
• Learning Agility
• Communication
• Growth Mindset
• Inclusive Excellence

All qualified candidates are encouraged toapply and express their interest to HC Careers no later than October 5 2026.This job posting is for an existing vacancy. We use an AI transcription toolfor note-taking during the initial telephone pre-screening. This helps uscapture key details with Human Resources maintaining full oversight and finaldetermination on all records. Candidate consent will be requestedbefore the call and declining will not affect your application. If declinedan HR member will take manual notes.

Havergal College thanks all applicants inadvance. Only those candidatesselected for an interview will be contacted. Havergal College is an equalopportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive barrier-freerecruitment and selection process and work environment in accordance with theAccessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We will be happy towork with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiringprocess. If you require accommodations please contact Cathy LeBlanc at ext. 6526 or by email at accessibility@.