Overview
The Grounds Maintenance Worker will help maintain upkeep and beautification of the community by assisting with various clean up, light landscaping and customer service related tasks to assist seniors living in the community.

Responsibilities

Mowing Edging and fertilizing lawns
Weeding and mulching landscape beds
Trimming small tress, hedges and shrubs
Moving unwanted, dead or damaged trees.
Planting shrubs, flowers and trees
Watering gardens, lawns and landscapes
Monitoring and maintaining plant health
Ensure exterior property is kept in a safe and attractive manner
Complete and submit required daily paperwork
Ensure all work activities are carried out safely and efficiently, and in compliance with government and company.
Follow all PPE standards as well as local health and safety laws and regulations
Communicate with customers in polite and courteous manner
Collect water and ensure proper waste management procedures are carried out.
Maintain overall condition of the buildings and grounds, ensuring all debris is removed and site is kept in attractive manner
Perform inspection of premises and ensure that any hazardous conditions are immediately taken care of or reported appropriately
Other duties as assigned

Funding for this position is through Canada Summer Jobs.

To apply, you must be:

Between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the summer job
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 job and
be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations (This includes having a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of summer job)

Requirements

Vulnerable Sector Police Screening
Ability to read, write, speak English
Ability to use Electronic Work Order System and email via a mobile device

_We are committed to inclusion and accessibility in our hiring practices. Our job postings are carefully reviewed to ensure they are free from bias, and we offer accommodations and support throughout the recruitment process to all applicants who require them._

Zest Accommodations

Our Company welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation in the completion of this application, please contact our HR department at or ext 204

About Us

Zest Communities Inc., NovaCore Retirement Communities Association, and any subsidiaries is a 55+ community, located within St. Elizabeth Village, that brings resort-style living to Hamilton. At its centre, a delightful village with invigorating four season indoor and outdoor recreational activities, retail and entertainment amenities will offer residents an unsurpassed lifestyle.

Pay: $17.60 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 35.0 per week

Benefits:
Casual dress
On-site parking

Work Location: In person

NovaCare Retirement Communities Association

Open Positions

Grounds Maintenance Worker