Grounds Maintenance Aide- Summer Student

4 weeks ago


Guelph, Canada THE ELLIOTT COMMUNITY Full time

WHO WE ARE

The Elliott Community is a charitable, not-for-profit senior’s residence offering a continuum of residential and nursing services of the highest standards. This historical and unique facility in Guelph, proudly offers a variety of lifestyle choices; independent living in life lease suites, supported living in retirement suites, enhanced support in retirement plus and full nursing care in our long-term care residence.
**It’s also an exciting time with 29 new long-term care beds currently being constructed and due to open later this year. We have also recently begun our Butterfly Philosophy of Care journey Visit our website for more information.**

THE OPPORTUNITY

Working under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor; the Grounds Maintenance Aide is responsible for performing routine outdoor grounds maintenance as well as indoor maintenance to a wide variety of areas and equipment. The role assists to ensure a safe, comfortable, attractive and homelike environment for residents, visitors, volunteers and staff. This is a temporary contract position that is expected from May through August 2024 and is sponsored by the Canada Summer Jobs Program.
- Spring cleanup of property grounds including all garden beds and parking lots.
- Weekly cutting, trimming, edging and pruning of the property.
- Lawn aeration and fertilizing as required.
- Fall cleanup of property grounds including all garden beds and parking lots.
- Building exterior maintained as required.
- Spring outdoor furniture distributed and maintained as required.
- Fall outdoor furniture returned to storage as required.
- Parking garage cleaning and sealing as required.
- Ensure grounds are clean and safe (pick up debris, sweep parking lots, paint parking lines, repair walks and parking areas, paint safety lines on curbs and steps).
- All lights checked on a regular basis
- Daily garbage and recycling removal and disinfecting of garbage bins and garbage rooms.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
- Must be capable of heavy lifting, repetitive walking and bending, able to work outdoors and ability to work at heights.
- Must be experienced in the safe operation of outdoor maintenance equipment and power tools.
- Must be mechanically inclined.
- Must have ability to work in a team environment as well as independently.
- **Must meet eligibility requirements of The Canada Summer Jobs Program.**

**(a) is between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment;**
**(b) is a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act [S.C. 2001, c. 27]*; and**
**(c) is legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial / territorial legislation and regulations.*International students are not eligible. Recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian Citizens or permanent residents.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: $22.58 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

- Are you eligible to work under the Canada Summer Jobs criteria?

(a) is between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment;
(b) is a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the
Immigration and Refugee Protection Act [S.C. 2001, c. 27]*; and
(c) is legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial / territorial legislation and regulations.
*International students are not eligible. Recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian Citizens or permanent residents.

**Experience**:

- operation of outdoor maintenance equipment and power tools: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person



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