Outside Summer Student

Job Description

Posting Id

3214

Department

Community Services

Division

Public Works Operations

Section

Urban Forestry Natural Environment Horticulture

Job Grade

PT Student Grade 02

Rate of Pay

$ $19.10 Hourly

Job Type

Temporary Full Time- Contract

Contract Length/End Date

May 4th to Aug. 28th 2026

Replacement/New Position

New Vacancy

Posting Type

Internal and External

Posting Date

12/19/2025

Application Deadline

05/31/2026

Position Summary

Reporting to the Supervisors of Public Works Operations, the Outside Summer Student will be responsible for the following:

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Parks:

• Grounds maintenance, including litter collection, mowing, and trimming/edging

• Sports field maintenance, including line marking, turf cutting, and minor repairs to field amenities and equipment (e.g., goals, benches, fences, dugouts, etc.)
• Assist staff in the inspection, cleaning and repair of multiple park amenities e.g. playgrounds, splash pads and picnic shelters
• Horticultural maintenance: including planting, weeding and maintenance of annual, perennial and shrub beds along with other horticultural displays
• Operate various hand tools and powered equipment, including a pickup truck
• Arboriculture operations including small and large tree care
• Other duties as assigned

Energy and Waste

• Litter picking and planned garbage/recycling collection and disposal in parks
• Providing support for special events including delivery, set up, takedown, clean-up
• Other duties as assigned

Water/Roads

• Water Department- Traffic Control, Data Collection, Painting Fire Hydrants, Cleaning and maintenance
• Assist staff in the inspection, cleaning and repair road and water infrastructure
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• Be currently enrolled in a college or university as a full-time student and returning to school full time for the fall semester

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Demonstrate the City's corporate values of care, collaboration, courage and service
• Previous experience working in a municipal setting outdoors would be considered an asset
• Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions
• Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to deal with the public courteously and effectively
• Must possess Green Patch CSA approved 8" safety boots
• Ontario Class "G" Driver's License in good standing and must provide a satisfactory current Drivers Abstract from the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO)
• Ontario Class "G2" Driver's License may be considered
• Be able to work outdoors during all weather conditions and available to work 7 days a week including holidays
• Demonstrates good judgment and makes sound decisions
• Shows commitment to personal growth, development, and leadership opportunities
• Shares new ideas and challenges the status quo
• Proven written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with honesty, openness, respect, and trust
• Takes initiative to participate in a culture of learning, mentoring, and sharing
• Contributes to building and being a part of a positive culture

Leadership Competencies

• Demonstrates personal leadership
• Builds people and culture
• Cultivates open communication
• Shapes the future
• Navigates and leads through complexity and change

Attention Internal Candidates:All current City of Richmond Hill employees are required to apply via the 'View Jobs for Current Employees' link on the City's Careers Page.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

The City of Richmond Hill is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation.