Job Title: Grounds Maintenance Worker
Location: Various Locations (within Dieppe/Moncton)
Job Type: Full-time - 35 hours /week – Canada Summer Jobs program position – 8 weeks duration
Salary: $15.90 /hr
About Us:
We are a non-profit organization providing housing and support services to adults living with mental illness across several locations in Dieppe and Moncton. We are committed to creating safe, welcoming, and well-maintained environments that promote dignity and well-being for all our residents.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a dependable and proactive Grounds Maintenance Worker to help maintain the appearance, safety, and functionality of our residential properties. The successful candidate will perform a variety of outdoor maintenance tasks and light repair work across multiple locations, ensuring our grounds and facilities remain clean, attractive, and in good condition.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform regular gardening and landscaping duties, including planting, pruning, weeding, mulching, and watering
- Maintain flower beds, shrubs, trees, and lawn areas (edging, fertilizing)
- Conduct general grounds upkeep such as raking leaves, removing litter/debris, and sweeping walkways
- Carry out small painting projects, including touch-ups on fences, trim, railings, and exterior features
- Complete light household and exterior repairs, such as fixing fences, replacing light bulbs, minor carpentry, and hardware maintenance
- Clean and maintain outdoor furniture, entryways, and common exterior areas
- Identify and report maintenance or safety issues to the management team
- Assist with minor irrigation tasks (adjusting sprinklers, basic hose repairs)
- Assist with various tasks associated with annual fundraising events (activity and event set up)
- Travel between properties as needed to complete scheduled maintenance projects
- Interact respectfully with staff and residents, maintaining confidentiality and professionalism at all times
Qualifications:
To be eligible for the Canada Summer Jobs Program position applicants must:
a) be between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment;
b) be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection
Act, S.C. 2001, c. 27*; and
c) be legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial / territorial legislation and regulations.
*International students are not eligible.
*Recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian Citizens or permanent residents
Abilities:
· Previous experience in landscaping, groundskeeping, or general maintenance preferred
· Comfort working outdoors in various weather conditions
· Basic knowledge of tools and equipment used in grounds maintenance
· Ability to work independently and manage time effectively across multiple sites
· Must be respectful, courteous, and sensitive to the needs of individuals with mental illness
· Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation considered an asset
· Must be able to pass a criminal background check and social development background check
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Seasonal
Contract length: 2 months
Pay: $15.90 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Please confirm whether you are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected person (refugee status), as required for eligibility under the Canada Summer Jobs program.
Work Location: In person
