Student Community Landscape Maintenance Assistant

Student Community Housing Landscape Maintenance Assistant - (4080)

Student Community Housing Landscape Maintenance Assistant

Close Date: 1 February 2026

Contract Type:
Temporary – Full Time

Location:

(not specified)

If you are passionate about helping seniors and people in need and thrive in a collaborative, caring environment where residents are always top of mind, you will be an essential and respected part of the County of Simcoe’s team. You prefer to work in an environment that encourages growth and development, continuously seeking to improve work processes and help the County to continue to build and support a culture of workplace and operational excellence.

4‑month contract (May‑August)

As a valued member of the Community Housing Department, you will provide superior service in assisting with the landscaping and maintenance of one or more community sites owned and operated by Simcoe County Community Housing Corporation. This may involve inside and outside maintenance tasks such as:

• Landscaping/maintenance functions (grounds‑keeping duties, operating machinery such as lawn tractors, lawn mowers, weed trimmers and garden tools, etc.)
• Cleaning apartments and/or townhouses to prepare them for re‑renting.
• Cleaning and touch‑up painting of public areas at assigned apartments and houses.
• Performing basic routine repairs within the residential properties.
• May be required to work outside of normal business hours on occasion.

• You are a registered full‑time secondary or post‑secondary student and will be returning to school on a full‑time basis in the next academic year.
• Access to reliable transportation is required to get to the daily job site. A valid Ontario Class “G” or “G2” driver’s license, and use of reliable vehicle are an asset.
• You have experience using outdoor landscaping equipment such as lawn tractors, lawn mowers, weed trimmers and other garden tools, as well as experience with interior and exterior painting.
• You are organized and self‑motivating, and can set priorities and work independently. Your speed and accuracy allow you to meet important deadlines, despite frequent interruptions.
• You have interpersonal skills that allow you to relate in an objective and empathetic way with tenants and other customers.

• Criminal Records Check that is less than six (6) months old at time of hire required.

Salary Grade: $18.89 – $22.48

Union:
Non Union

The County of Simcoe thanks all applicants for their interest in this opportunity, but please note that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Personal information provided is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act (2001) and will be used to determine eligibility for employment.