Facilities Summer Student

3 minutes ago

Stratford, Ontario, Canada Perth County Full time
Position:Facilities Summer StudentStart Date:May 4, 2026Employment Status:Summer Student (up to 16 weeks)Reporting To:Facilities SupervisorUnion Affiliation:Non-union Posting Date:February 3, 2026Closing DateFebruary 24, 2026 at 4:30 pmContract Duration:May 4, 2026 – September 4, 2026Position Summary:Perth County is recruiting for the position of Facilities Summer Student to assist with and learn various maintenance activities performed within the Facilities Division.
 Primary Responsibilities:Assist with general facility maintenance on County owned buildings in accordance with O. Reg. 332/12: Building CodeProvide grounds maintenance, including flower beds and lawn care/maintenanceAssist with facility problem diagnosis and solutionsMaintain County vehicle, equipment and tools in good/safe working conditionMaintain detailed daily logsPerforms general cleaning and maintenance dutiesFrequent standing, walking, bending, and stoopingLift, handle and carry equipment, supplies, and materialsEnsure that Occupational Health and Safety practices and County of Perth policies and procedures are adhered to; wear any personal protective equipment required to ensure personal safety and report any known hazards and/or incidents in the workplace to immediate SupervisorOther duties as assigned
Qualifications:Class "G" driver's license with a clean driver abstractDemonstrated interest in facilities management or related fieldExperience performing general cleaning, painting, maintenance (indoor and outdoor) tasks effectively and efficientlyExperience following safety protocols and work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety ActExcellent customer service skills Solid organizational and time management skillsStrong problem-solving and decision-making skillsExcellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skillsReliable, punctual and the ability to work independently Working at heights and elevated work platform training is considered an asset  Shift:Monday to Thursday, 7:00 am to 4:30 pm and Friday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm (44 hours per week)
 Hourly Rate:$18.73
 Those interested may submit their application online at by February 24, 2026 at 4:30 pm. Interviews may commence as qualified applications are received.

Interviews may be conducted virtually. No artificial intelligence (AI) tools are used in the screening, assessment, or selection of candidates. This posting reflects an existing summer student vacancy that we are seeking to fill.

To be eligible for summer student employment, applicants must meet the Canada Summer Jobs program requirements:
  • Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period;
  • Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment; and
  • Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information is collected under MFIPPA and is used to determine eligibility for potential employment. The County of Perth is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

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