Saturday, April 2, 2022

Summer Student Landscaper Jobs

Holland Christian Homes consists of Faith Manor and Grace Manor which are private, non-profit Christian Long-Term Care facilities situated in the City of Brampton. Holland Christian Homes is a dynamic, innovative organization that provides a full continuum of care to individuals in a Christian atmosphere.

We believe that individuals requiring our services have the right to a lifestyle that adequately meets their physical psychological, social, cultural and spiritual needs. These services are provided by fully qualified professional staff who deliver care using a holistic approach to provide quality care and quality of life to individuals.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Summer Landscaper will work under the supervision of the Maintenance Manager and the homes Landscaper to provide landscaping and gardening support to the department.

Specific responsibilities include:

  • Maintain sidewalks, driveways and landscaped areas as needed and report any damages to outside areas.
  • Assist and clean the flower beds and plant flowers.
  • Keep the grounds nice and clean.
  • May learn to prune trees and shrubs.
  • Learn safe work practice, handling equipment and participate in safety training.
  • Perform Preventive Maintenance of outdoor machinery and report any damage to equipment.
  • Keep outside stairwells clear of debris.
  • Cleans drainage ditches and culverts.
  • When outdoor work is complete, assist with inside Maintenance duties as assigned.
  • To keep grounds free of litter at all times.
  • Ensure Garbage Bins/Recycling Containers are readied for pick-up, replace full bins as necessary.
  • Promote a safe workplace through hazard reporting, adherence to safe work practices, and participation in safety training.
  • Reports all accidents and injuries in a timely manner.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Able to work with minimal supervision.
  • Able to follow to instructions.
  • Able to adjust priorities.
  • Able to make critical decisions.
  • Able to use tools and equipment required of the job.
  • Able to relate, understand, and cooperate with our elderly clientele.
  • Must read, write and speak English fluently
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Organizational skills
  • Canada Summer Jobs Eligibility Criteria: must be between age 15 to 30 at the start of employment, 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 (International students are not eligible participants).
  • Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening (Police Check)
  • Full Covid-19 vaccination (2 doses)
  • Booster dose, not required (but recommended)

Please note that this summer employment position is conditional upon receiving funding through the Canada Summer Jobs Program. Confirmation of funding will be known in April/May 2022.

Holland Christian Homes welcomes diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

Holland Christian Homes is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter.

Applicants agree that by providing personal information in response to this posting, and otherwise in any recruitment process with the Company, such personal information may be retained and used by HCH for a period of one (1) year from the date of this application, for the purpose of consideration for employment opportunities which may arise during that time period, unless an Applicant notifies the Company to the contrary.”

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Disclaimer: In keeping with Long Term Care reform, best practices, funding and direction this position may later require knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions not noted here.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Brampton, ON L6Y 5A7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Education:

  • Secondary School (preferred)


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