Groundskeeper

Position Profile

Humber River Health. Tomorrow's Healthcare, Today.

Humber River Health is a multi-site organization serving a population of more than 850,000 people in the northwest Greater Toronto Area. The organization is a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and operates Hennick Humber Hospital, along with its Finch and Church campuses, supported by more than 5,000 employees, approximately 800 physicians, and over 600 volunteers.

Hennick Humber Hospital is North America’s first fully digital hospital. Through robotics and advanced technology, patients benefit from less pain, fewer complications, and shorter hospital stays. A custom combination of technology and clinical expertise supports a reimagined model of care focused on safety, efficiency, and improved outcomes. Its digital ecosystem includes automated laboratory services, medication management robotics, electronic health records, a Command Centre, computerized physician order entry, bedside computer terminals, and surgical tracking systems that keep families informed in real time.

These innovations enhance communication, improve efficiency, and create a more connected experience for patients and families.

This transformation has been made possible through the dedication of Humber’s staff, physicians, and volunteers. Together, they are united by a shared belief: the power to transform healthcare through innovation, collaboration, and excellence. With strong teams and a commitment to continuous improvement, Humber River Health continues to deliver Tomorrow’s Healthcare, Today.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Regular Full time Groundskeeper to join our Maintenance and Engineering team.

Hiring Salary: $29.782- $31.062

Reporting Relationship: Project Director, Planning

Hours of work: Days Monday-Friday – 07:30 to 15:30 hrs.

Employee Group: NOWU Location: All sites.

Position Responsibilities:

• Mows lawns with either a push or driver mower.
• Edges grass with gas powered trimmer.
• Prunes trees and trims hedges.
• Collects and disposes of clippings, branches, and other foliage.
• Empties exterior garbage receptacles.
• Weeds and thins flower beds.
• Cleans and sweeps garbage at entrances and parking lots.
• Maintains all equipment in a safe and good working condition.
• Participates in departmental training programs.
• Ensures personal protective equipment is properly maintained and utilized.
• Working as part of the grounds keeping team.
• Snow removal of emergency exits
• Plant and maintain flower beds
• Assist with stock inventory
• Power wash entrances 
• Computer knowledge of CMMS (work orders)
• Riding Lawnmower experience would be an asset

Requirements: 

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Previous grounds keeping experience preferred.
• A valid Ontario driver’s license required.
• Ability to lift heavy objects.
• Ability to push and pull lawnmower.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawls when caring for lawn, shrubs and flowers.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Works mainly outside.
• Works with all proper personal protective equipment including but not limited to, safety (greenpatch) boots, hearing protection, safety glasses, and gloves.
• Ability to maintain (visually inspect) all landscaping equipment and keep an update maintenance equipment log book.
• Excellent attendance and discipline free record required

Why choose Humber River Health?

At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are delivering Tomorrow's Healthcare, Today. We are proud to have been recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows with our unwavering commitment to staff, physician and volunteer engagement.  We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.

Humber River Health is committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of our communities. Guided by our strategic direction to embed equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do – and to address systemic barriers – we foster a culture where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute.

We welcome applications from individuals of all equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, persons living with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and seniors. We recognize that diverse identities and perspectives strengthen our ability to deliver safe, innovative and compassionate care.

As an equal opportunity employer, Humber River Health complies with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected ground.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and employment. Please contact our recruitment team to discuss your needs confidentially.

This position is being posted in response to an existing vacancy at Humber River Health.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this position. However, the actual responsibilities, duties, qualifications and experience may vary. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Information contained in this job posting/description is subject to change.

Humber River Hospital is committed to inclusion and diversity. We believe that diversity drives our culture of innovation. By bringing together a variety of different perspectives, it fuels our creative thinking, generates new ideas and creates solutions designed to address tomorrow's healthcare challenges today. We take pride in providing professional development and career advancement opportunities for our employees including minorities, women, veterans and individuals with physical and developmental disabilities. We also provide accommodation to applicants and all of our employees - from hire to retire.

Let us know what we can do to help you be successful during your recruitment experience at Humber River Hospital.

Interested applicants are required to submit an Application before the closing date. We thank all candidates that apply but only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Humber River Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate your needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code. Upon individual request, hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact the Human Resources Department for assistance

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