Groundsperson

How often do you go to work knowing you can make the world a little more beautiful? A day’s work is different at Arbor Memorial. Here, you can use your skills and energy to create outdoor spaces of importance, where families honor and remember their loved ones. You will do rewarding work while enjoying the outdoors, and you’ll go home knowing your efforts helped to create a special place that is appreciated by many.

Working with Arbor means more than a competitive compensation package. We are invested in a culture of learning throughout our business and dedicated to providing health and wellness resources for all employees and their families. We also provide a robust pension plan to support your long-term financial planning and stability.

**About this role**:
Glendale Memorial Gardens, located in Etobicoke, Ontario, is currently recruiting for a full-time Grounds person.

Glendale has approximately 64 developed acres and performs approximately 1200 dispositions annually. The property includes an administration and sales office as well as an onsite Funeral Home, Crematorium and several large Mausoleum buildings.

This position is based on a 40-hour work week (Tuesday to Saturday) and may change as required for the needs of the business, including working of overtime when required.

**Job Type**:Full Time, Contract - 2 months

**Key Qualifications and Demonstrated Abilities**:

- A grade 12 education or equivalent.
- A valid driver’s license is required.
- Heavy equipment operators training or certification would be an asset.
- A certificate in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) would be an asset.
- A team player, with a positive attitude and the ability to multitask and set priorities.
- Previous landscaping, horticultural and/or cemetery experience, and a demonstrated interest in working outdoors is an asset.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds.
- Exemplifies Arbor’s values of compassion, integrity, trust, teamwork, belonging and excellence.

**Responsibilities**:

- All aspects of cemetery care including interments, customer service, memorial and monument installations, equipment maintenance and grounds maintenance.

**About Us**:
At Arbor Memorial, your career can mean more. As compassionate partners in each experience of remembrance and celebration, our team is a community focused on families and loved ones. It's rewarding work that directly impacts the lives of others. Our caring approach carries through in the way we treat one another as teammates.

Challenge yourself to grow in new directions and make your unique difference in ways that truly matter - join Arbor Memorial.

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- Arbor Memorial is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering a diverse culture of inclusivity and belonging that embraces the contribution of all team members._- If you are contacted for a job opportunity and require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please contact the _Human Resources Department._ Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially._