Job summary
Parks Handyworker 3 role based in Toronto, Ontario. This is a full time, temporary seasonal position supporting park maintenance and outdoor spaces. The role involves hands-on work maintaining turf, facilities and park equipment across various locations.
Also hiring: Retail store supervisor
Why this job is a good opportunity
- Full time hours with steady weekly work
Outdoor role with varied daily tasks - Chance to build practical skills in parks and recreation work
- Potential to join a talent pool for future vacancies
Jobs in Toronto, Ontario
Toronto maintains an effective parks and recreation system which promotes community health and protects its natural areas. Public spaces require this position to function as a maintenance worker who ensures their cleanliness and safety and accessibility for the community.
Salary insights
The role pays $30.54 per hour based on the 2025 rate. The company requires staff members to work 40 hours per week which includes both evening and weekend shifts that depend on business requirements.
Frequently asked questions
What does a Parks Handyworker 3 do?
The position sustains park areas and their infrastructure. The work involves operating machinery and maintaining turf areas and executing maintenance tasks for public outdoor spaces.
Is this a full time job?
The position requires 40 hours of work each week because it operates as a full-time position. The job requires temporary work during specific seasons which includes curated work times that extend to both weekends and evenings.
What skills are required?
grounds maintenance knowledge, horticulture basics, equipment operation, ability to follow instructions, ability to guide others, public interaction skills, physical stamina as well as safety awareness
Employer Name : City of Toronto
Position : Parks Handyworker 3
No. of vacancies : Talent pool for upcoming vacancies
Salary : $30.54
Employment Type : Temporary – Full-time
NOC code : 61223
Location : Toronto, Canada
Job description
- Carry out manual work in park areas including basic gardening tasks
- Operate grounds maintenance and grass cutting equipment
- Perform mowing operations and trimming duties and fertilization tasks and litter collection activities
- Set up and manage irrigation systems
- Clean and perform minor repairs on park washrooms and facilities
- Maintain benches, playing fields, ice rinks and other park features
- Set up items like chairs, benches and sports posts
- Clear walkways and entrances including snow removal
- Assist with care of horticultural beds and shrubs
- Complete other related duties as needed
Job requirements
- Background in grounds maintenance or horticulture, ideally in parks
- Familiarity with grass cutting and maintenance equipment
- Valid Ontario Class G driver’s license and ability to meet equipment permit requirements
- Can guide and direct others when needed
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions properly
- Strong public interaction skills with staff and visitors
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations related to the work
- Physically capable of outdoor work in all weather conditions
- Willingness to work weekends, shifts and overtime when required
How to apply
The link below provides complete information about the application process which you can follow to submit your application. The posting requires you to study it completely before you make your application through the system before the deadline which is 31 May 2026.