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Toronto Botanical Garden (TBG) is the leading destination in Toronto to experience sustainable horticulture, and to better understand our collective role as stewards of our ecosystem. With free admission and over 300,000 visitors a year, TBG welcomes everyone to learn to love plants. Beyond an inspiring plant oasis, we are a dynamic community hub and an engaging learning environment.

In partnership with the City of Toronto, TBG is embarking on an exciting landmark capital expansion. Today the Garden is a 4-acre botanical garden nestled in the City of Toronto’s Park System adjacent to Edwards Gardens and the Wilket Creek Trail. As the Garden prepares to expand its managerial oversight across thirty-five acres (in a phased approach), the organization is scaling up to achieve sustained organizational performance as a relevant and inspiring living museum.

Toronto Botanical Garden connects people and plants, fostering sustainable communities and developing reciprocal relationships with nature through lifelong learning.

It is within this context that Toronto Botanical Garden invites applications for its next General Maintainer/Building Operations Technician to join TBG on its journey of continued growth as an inspired plant place, an engaging learning environment and a dynamic community hub.

How you will make an Impact

As a General Maintainer, you play a vital role in ensuring the Toronto Botanical Garden is clean, safe, and ready to welcome visitors, staff, and rental clients. You will support the Garden’s mission through high-quality facility operations, maintenance, and custodial work. Your reliability and attention to detail will help maintain TBG’s reputation as a vibrant and welcoming community space.

Job Scope:

• Support the daily operation of the Toronto Botanical Garden, including opening and closing procedures.
• Perform event and program support: setting up, moving, and stacking furniture (tables, chairs, podiums)
• Carry out routine cleaning duties including sweeping, mopping, disinfecting, waste removal, and restocking of washroom supplies.
• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance and inspection checklists.
• Perform minor repairs and replacements: lightbulbs, ceiling tiles, soap dispensers, toilet seats, cartridges, paper towels, etc.
• Respond proactively to maintenance needs (e.g., spills, burnt lights, leaks) and notify the Facility Lead of any concerns.
• Guide external contractors or vendors for site access, deliveries, and scheduled maintenance.
• Ensure areas are maintained to event-ready standards, including washrooms, lobbies, and high-traffic zones.
• Maintain a positive, professional attitude with internal teams, visitors, and clients.
• Communicate end-of-shift updates, including unfinished tasks, supply issues, or observations.

Requirements

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years’ experience in maintenance, custodial, or building operations roles.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and climb stairs/ladders frequently.
• Comfort using hand tools and basic repair techniques.
• Strong time management and communication skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions clearly.
• Must be self-motivated, dependable, and detail-oriented.
• Health and Safety or WHMIS certification preferred (can be provided after hire).

Job Characteristics

• You take pride in your work and have a strong sense of responsibility.
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are motivated by clear goals and visible results.
• You are detail-oriented, organized, and able to stay focused on your tasks.
• You are adaptable and open to feedback and improvement.

Bonus Qualifications (Preferred but Not Required)

• Interest in cultural institutions such as gardens, museums, or community centers.
• Passion for environmental sustainability and public service.
• Previous experience working in event or rental venues.

Work Schedule

• Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays based on event and facility needs.
• Flexibility is required to accommodate changing priorities and special events.

Do you have it in you?

You are passionate about the mission of Toronto Botanical Garden, to connect people to plants, inspiring us to live in harmony with nature and are interested in aligning your skills and passion to benefit this work. You take pride in the work you complete and have a strong commitment to positive guest experiences and productive relationships. You are quick to engage with people, strategic to move the work forward, and comfortable with navigating diverse tasks each day. You face challenges and conflict with professionalism, grace, and resolve. You have the vulnerability to know what you don’t know, admit your flaws, and learn from others to grow and develop yourself and the organization. You are a team player first and believe in the power of a diverse collective to solve problems. You have a great depth of knowledge in your area of expertise, but don’t take yourself or the world too seriously. You focus on the positives and find humour and awe in every day.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Toronto Botanical Garden is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a welcoming, safe, diverse and inclusive environment. TBG's workplace has a long-standing policy of providing fair, equitable, and accessible opportunities for all employees and prospective employees. TBG encourages all qualified applicants for employment regardless of age, race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, or disability status.

Toronto Botanical Garden is committed to an inclusive, accessible and welcoming hiring process that provides reasonable accommodation to all applicants. Please advise TBG HR at HR@torontobotanicalgarden.ca should you require any accommodation to participate in this posting, recruitment, selection and/or assessment processes.

Pay: $18.00-$20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• On-site parking
• Staff discount at Garden Shop

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute/Relocate:

• Toronto, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Work Location:

• In person

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $18.00-$20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Toronto, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Work Location: In person