Maintenance Worker, Property Services

Overview

Pension
• Employee Assistance Program
• Staff Appreciation Events
• Training
• Mentorship Opportunities
• Employee Wellness
• Peer Support Team
• Annual Wage Increases

Maintenance Worker – Grounds & Gardens (Temporary Full-Time) Posting # 2026-13

Existing Vacancy

Hours of Work: 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday (37.5 hours per week)

Salary: $26.05 to $30.47 per hour

Primary

Location:

97 Thomas Street East – various County buildings in Lennox & Addington and Prince Edward County

Closing Date:
March 6, 2026

Duration:
Up to 6 Months;
May 4, 2026 - October 30, 2026

We believe in empowering people to live their best lives – not only the people in the communities we serve, but also our employees. Your work will have a meaningful impact in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where individuals and families flourish. We prioritize workplace well-being, continuous growth, and a culture where every employee feels valued and inspired.

The County owns and manages over 50 buildings, including administration offices, ambulance bases, museums, and social housing facilities.

Reporting to the Property Supervisor, you will play a vital role in supporting our mission to enhance the well-being of the individuals and communities we serve. You will enhance the appearance and health of outdoor spaces across County-owned properties. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Create, plant, and maintain attractive gardens and landscaped areas across various County properties
• Perform seasonal planting, pruning, soil preparation, fertilizing, and general horticultural care
• Undertake routine grounds maintenance to ensure outdoor spaces remain safe, healthy, and inviting
• Monitor plant health and address weeds, pests, and other landscape concerns
• Operate landscaping tools, equipment, and County vehicles as required
• Work independently to complete assigned tasks while maintaining high standards of quality and safety
• Perform general preventative maintenance duties as required, including maintenance and service in accordance with equipment manuals and work orders, cleaning, garbage removal and minor repairs (carpentry, painting, drywall, etc.)
• Work overtime from time to time

We are looking for someone who shares our passion for helping people live their best lives and brings:

• Three (3) years of experience performing minor household repairs and gardening, landscaping, horticulture, or general grounds maintenance. Enjoys hands-on work and takes pride in maintaining beautiful gardens
• Knowledge of seasonal planting, pruning techniques, soil care, and plant maintenance
• The ability to work independently with strong attention to detail
• Physical stamina and the ability to perform manual labour in varying weather conditions
• A dependable work ethic and commitment to maintaining safe, well-kept outdoor environments
• The successful candidate must possess a secondary school graduation diploma. The ideal candidate will possess a post-secondary diploma in a related field (e.g., horticulture, forestry) or equivalent education
• Possess a valid Class G Driver’s Licence and be able to provide a satisfactory driver’s abstract
• Proficiency using computer applications, i.e. Word, Excel & Outlook is an asset
• Satisfactory attendance record, subject to the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code
• Employment is conditional upon a satisfactory criminal record check

Apply now!

The County of Lennox & Addington is committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, creating workplaces that welcome, value, and respect the diversity of employees and support them to actively engage in the workplace and reach their full potential.

Accommodations are available throughout all stages of the recruitment process, and we encourage applicants to access supports that may be needed. To request an accommodation, please call the County’s Human Resources Department at , and we will work with you to meet your needs. Applicants advancing to the next stages of the recruitment process will be provided with additional opportunities to make their needs known.

Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of applicant selection. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.