Student Grounds/Maintenance Support

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Imagine being part of an organization that adds value to our community cares about its staff and creates a supportive workplace environment. Starling Community Services (formerly Lutherwood) is a progressive not-for-profit health and social service organization that strengthens peoples lives by providing mental health employment and housing services to more than 16000 people annually in Waterloo Region and Wellington County.

We need great people like you to help us realize our mission and support communities where everyone experiences mental wellness opportunities for employment a place to call home and a sense of belonging.

There is one Student Grounds/Maintenance Support Benjamin Road position available starting on June 16 2025 and ending on August 28 2025. Working 37.5 hours per week.

Your Role:

Helps to maintain grounds and facility at 285 Benjamin Road while ensuring the safety and well-being of clients and staff in support of the agencys vision.

Tasks:

Grounds Maintenance:

1. Helps with the forest maintenance i.e. clearing redistributing piling chopping and chipping up fallen debris to create and maintain pathways.
2. Helps with thinning out trees and tree replanting.
3. Helps with cutting back thatch to maintain forest perimeter and prevent encroachment on recreational fields.
4. Assists with plant pruning and flowerbed maintenance (ie. edging mulching weeding fertilizing planting).
5. Assists with volunteer groups supporting outdoor projects.

Maintenance/Housekeeping:

1. Helps facilities team with projects (i.e. painting building moving) as needed and general maintenance duties.
2. Helps housekeeping team with general cleaning within the building as needed.

Your Talents and Experience:

Ability to prioritize tasks meet deadlines problem solve and work independently and as part of a multi service delivery team. Possess an ability to relate well with people. Ability to communicate with people and be open to direction. A passion for excellence in customer service. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Whats in it for you

• Job Band Student $ 17.20
• A positive work culture inclusive workplace policies and employee wellness initiatives.
• Eligible to join the HOOPP defined pension plan on a voluntary basis.
• Access to our Employee and Family Assistant Program which provides free and confidential counselling resources and services.
• Paid vacation (pro-rated to start date and hours for position; accumulated bi-weekly).
• Access to our Employee and Family Assistant Program (no cost).
• Discounted GRT passes through membership with Travel Wise.
• Employee Referral Incentive Program.
• Agency Orientation and Training modules.
• Staff appreciation events.

If you are community-focused and share our values and antiracism commitment we want you to grow with us. Please submit your application through BambooHR in confidence no later than 4 pm onMay 29 2025

This is an internal and external posting.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If you dont have every single requirement and the exact level of experience listed in our description but the skills and experience needed for the role still resonate with you please consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and quality; therefore we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require any support submitting your application or during the interview process by contacting Human Resources at or by calling ext. 1247.

Commitment to Equity

As a community agency delivering mental health employment and housing services Starling Community Services acknowledges Canadas history of systemic racism oppression and the need for structural and institutional change. We are committed to continuously improving so that we may deliver equitable and accessible services to our entire community.

We are dedicated to embedding equity practices into the fabric of our organization recognizing that this requires ongoing effort education and dialogue. Guided by our equity strategy we are committed to providing equal opportunities for career advancement professional development and success for all staff regardless of their identity or background.