Groundskeeper

Techo-Bloc’s Groundskeeper plays a vital role in our maintenance team. As our outdoor maintenance expert, you will be the key to maintaining the beauty of our facilities' grounds in every season. Your role will be dynamic and hands-on, involving everything from year-round landscaping to preparing for seasonal changes and tackling outdoor maintenance tasks head-on. You'll thrive in ever-changing weather conditions, ensuring our outdoor spaces remain safe and visually stunning. Working closely with the Facilities team, your passion and dedication will help create an inviting and well-kept environment that everyone will enjoy.

Here is a snapshot of your day-to-day:

• Routine grass cutting and trimming.
• Weeding and cultivation of all flower and shrub beds.
• Pruning and trimming of all shrubs and bushes.
• Application of fertilizers and other ground treatments.
• Trimming and control of all ivy on the exterior of the buildings.
• Construction and/or installation of new landscape features i.e. steps, beds, etc.
• Maintenance of existing landscape features including irrigation.
• Planting of seasonal flowers in all flowerbeds.
• Removal of snow from parking lots, sidewalks, steps, etc., using mechanical or hand equipment.
• Sand and salting of parking lots, sidewalks, steps, etc., to prevent slippery and dangerous conditions.
• Maintenance of woodlots.
• Clearing of debris from eavestroughs and flat roof drains.
• Routine mechanical maintenance of all hand tools, power tools and machinery and equipment.
• Assistance to other maintenance and facilities staff as required to provide function setups, furniture and equipment moves, parking supervision, etc.
• All other related duties.

• Experience in landscaping and snow removal; arboriculture experience is a plus.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
• Knowledgeable in landscaping maintenance, plant care, and materials (e.g., interlock paving).
• Skilled in maintaining and repairing both living and non-living landscape materials.
• Proficient with small power tools for repairs and installations.
• Ability to safely operate large machinery (e.g., snow plows, tractors, chippers).
• Physically fit, capable of manual labor, and willing to work in various weather conditions.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and ability to work independently with a positive attitude. 

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only successful applicants will be contacted.

The use of the masculine gender has been adopted for ease of reading and is not intended to be discriminatory.