2025 Summer Student - Grounds
- Toronto District School Board
- Etobicoke, ON, Canada
- Feb 25, 2025
Job Description
- Requisition number
- UTE00003
- Job Category
- Support Staff
- Posting Start Date
- Feb 18, 2025
- Posting End Date
- Mar 28, 2025
- Location
- All TDSB Locations
- Geographic Location
- Toronto
- Panel Type
- Not Applicable
Working at the TDSB
Our staff members are the backbone of our system. Becoming a part of the TDSB team means joining a talented community of educators and support staff dedicated to enriching the lives of all diverse students and helping them to achieve success.
The TDSB is one of the largest and most culturally school boards in Canada, with approximately 246,000 students in 584 schools and approximately 40,000 employees. We offer a dynamic, challenging work environment and unmatched career opportunities for our staff. Please review the information provided and explore the exciting career possibilities the TDSB has to offer as we continue to establish ourselves as the leading school board of the new millennium.
The Toronto District School Board adheres to equitable hiring and employment practices. We strive to meet the accommodation needs of persons with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to make their needs for accommodation known in advance during the application process.
Job Description
- Provide grounds keeping support with grass cutting using hand mowers, trimmers and ride-on mowers.
- Work with materials and equipment related to landscaping and other earth work related projects
- Work with various soils and planting materials
- Use hand held equipment such as shovels, picks, rakes and wheel barrows to remove/install the various materials listed above
- Use powered equipment such as skid steers, small excavators, generators and various trucks used to transport equipment and materials
- Remove and install various materials including, soils, granular materials, asphalt and concrete,
- Install various types of plants including small plants, shrubs and trees
- Other duties as assigned.
Summary of Duties
- Provide groundskeeping support with grass cutting using hand mowers, trimmers and ride-on mowers.
- Work with materials and equipment related to landscaping and other earth work-related projects
- Work with various soils and planting materials
- Use handheld equipment such as shovels, picks, rakes and wheelbarrows to remove/install the various materials listed above
- Use powered equipment such as skid steers, small excavators, generators and various trucks used to transport equipment and materials
- Remove and install various materials including, soils, granular materials, asphalt and concrete,
- Install various types of plants including small plants, shrubs and trees
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
To be considered to work this summer you will be required to provide proof of:
- Your full-time enrolment for the current 2024/2025 school year
- Your full-time enrolment for the upcoming 2025/2026 school year
Additional Information
Term:
Work term will begin on May 6 to Labour Day.
Rate of Pay:
$18.59 per hour
Job Reference #
Position Start Date
The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) is the largest and most diverse school board in Canada. With a commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment, we invite passionate educators and support staff to join us in our mission to empower every student to achieve their fullest potential.
Quick Facts
- Approximately 238,000 students
- Almost 600 schools
- 42,000 educators and support staff
- Location: City of Toronto, Ontario
About Us
Size and Diversity: With approximately 238,000 students across nearly 600 schools, the TDSB community is a vibrant blend of cultures, languages, and backgrounds with over 100 languages spoken by students and their families.
Comprehensive Programs: From elementary to secondary education, adult and continuing education, immersion and extended French programs, to specialized education for international students, we offer a variety of programs designed to meet the diverse needs of our student population.
Our Commitment:
Student Success: Our Multi-Year Strategic Plan guides our efforts to support the success of our students and schools. Through collaborative initiatives and targeted goals, we strive to ensure that each student receives the support they need to succeed
Equity and Inclusion: We actively seek to eliminate oppressive practices and create an inclusive environment where all individuals feel empowered and valued.
Our Team:
Dedicated Staff: Our team of approximately 42,000 educators and support staff are the driving force behind our success. With a shared commitment to excellence and a passion for education, our staff members play a vital role in creating positive learning experiences for all students.
Professional Development: We believe in investing in our staff's professional growth and development through ongoing training, mentorship programs, and career advancement opportunities. We offer a dynamic and challenging work environment and unmatched career opportunities for our staff
The Toronto District School Board is deeply committed to promoting Truth, Reconciliation and the rights of Indigenous peoples, Human Rights, Equity and Anti-Racism, and the elimination of Oppressive Practices, in our schools, our workplace and the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all individuals including those with varied lived experiences that can contribute to the diversification of the workforce at TDSB.
We strive to meet the accommodation needs of persons with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to make their needs for accommodation known in advance during the application process.
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