Grounds Assistant (CUPE), Facilities and Corporate Services - Full Time - Markham Stouffville Hospital

Please Note: If you are a current Oak Valley Health employee, apply to this job via the internal Workday application.

Land acknowledgement:

Oak Valley Health is honoured to provide care on the traditional and treaty territory of the Anishinaabeg, and acknowledge our closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The land is encompassed within Treaty 13, Treaty 20, and the Williams Treaty.

Today, this area is home to many diverse Indigenous Peoples, and we acknowledge the health disparities and barriers Indigenous Peoples face in accessing care. To support true healing, we are committed to understanding these challenges, learning from Indigenous knowledge, and taking action together to improve safe and equitable health care for current and future generations.

Who you are:

• You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage

• You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard

• You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills

Closing Date: May 14, 2026

What we are looking for:

• Complete routine grounds and property inspections and maintenance as assigned

• Ensure proper equipment maintenance including oil/filter inspection, adjustments to equipment, vehicle, tractors, to improve performance, checking hydraulic and oil levels

• Completes repairs, office and clinical moves as stated on Maintenance requisitions

• Completes routine inspections and maintenance as assigned

• Maintains safety and cleanliness of garage, work area and mechanical areas

• Perform locksmith duties, repairing doors and troubleshooting automatic door operators

• Inspect outdoor building condition and take corrective action. (cold patch, curb resurfacing)

• Maintain courtyards, flower beds, cultivate, fertilize and plant flowers and general clean-up including sweeping and hosing down entrances, sidewalks, stairs and daily pick-up of garbage from outside trash containers

• Salt and Snow removal of entrances, walkways as needed

• Create and maintain and install hospital signage as assigned

• Assist with construction as needed

• Any other duties as assigned

What you bring to the role:

• A minimum of 3 years of recent and related experience in general maintenance

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in the use of industrialized grounds equipment coupled with evidence of good working knowledge of mechanical repairs gained through previous related work experience in an industrial setting

• Valid G driver’s license

• Horticultural certificate required

• Previous computer experience; experience with preventative maintenance systems is a requirement

• Strong customer service skills

• Evidence of good initiative, resourcefulness, and the ability to work independently and as a member of the team

• Good interpersonal, communication, written and organizational skills

• Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards

• Demonstrates a commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required

Work Schedule:

The successful candidate will be required to work shifts based on operational and seasonal needs of the department.

Shifts will be a variety of: 6:00am -2:00pm, 7:00am- 3:00pm, 7:30am-3:30pm, 8:00am- 4:00pm, 8:30am- 4:30pm, 9:00am-5:00pm

Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.

Compensation:

CU08

Range:

$27.84 - $30.86

Who we are:

Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community healthcare organizations. Across our two hospital sites (Markham and Uxbridge) a Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), a Community Health Centre (CHC), and Hospital-to-Home programs, we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 468,000 patients each year. We offer diagnostic and emergency services, and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s services. We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT).

Our 542 physicians, 35 midwives, over 3,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an Honoured to Care mindset, and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond. We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost.

Oak Valley Health Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging statement

Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada’s most diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration and we encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of LGBTQ2+ communities, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of Oak Valley Health. Furthermore, Oak Valley Health is committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.

We are honoured to be recognized as one of Forbes Canada's Best Employers for Diversity. We ranked within the top 150 organizations across the country. Learn more about our commitment to EDIB.