Groundskeeper Summer Student (May to August)

Make a difference in a growing innovative mental health organization and centre of excellence in people-centered care. Work with supportive colleagues who are passionate about improving lives and champions for quality and continuous learning.

As a Groundskeeper/Summer Student you will be an integral part of a team focused on delivering seamless services and programs to our clients and customers. This may just be the opportunity you are looking for this summer if you enjoy the outdoors are not afraid of a little weather and take pride in a job well done.

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday days 37.5 hours per week May 4 2026 to August 31 2026

What youll be doing:

You will assist grounds and maintenance staff with:

• Spring clean-up of grounds and gardens including sweeping sand from walks and roadways
• Plant and maintain garden beds
• Trim trees bushes and hedges
• Tree take down cut back and pruning according to established tree management practices
• Application of weed control according to grounds master plan and established policy and procedures
• Daily checks and when required sweep walks and entrances and/or pick up garbage
• Empty waste containers and clear cigarette butts
• Maintain exterior signs furniture and roadway markings
• Clean all shop areas daily and weekly on a shared basis
• Under the guidance of grounds and maintenance staff may work from ladders and use hand tools
• Be aware of and abide by all department policies especially with regards to working smartly and safely
• Maintain a clean safe working area and ensure all safety precautions are taken in the performance of duties.

What were looking for:

• Ability and willingness to work cooperatively as a part of a team
• Understanding of WHMIS controlled products
• Proven good work and attendance record
• Ability to use power and/or hand tools and meet the physical demands of the job
• Commitment to working within Homewoods Health and Safety Standards
• Demonstrated commitment to Homewoods Core Competencies (Service Excellence Innovation Collaboration Integrity)
• Enrollment in University or Community College is required

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients staff and community from COVID-19 subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation Homewood Health Centre requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

Why Work With Us

Homewood Health is Canadas largest and leading service provider for medically focused evidence-based treatment of mental health and addiction disorders. Our organizational culture values service excellence integrity collaboration and innovation. Our people make a difference!

As an equal opportunity employer Homewood Health is committed to employment accessibility diversity equity and inclusion. For this reason we encourage applications from members of equity-seeking groups including women racialized and indigenous communities persons with disabilities and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions.

Join us at Homewood Health and be part of a diverse team helping Canadians live healthier more productive and fulfilling lives.

This job posting is for an existing vacant position within the organization.