Maintenance Student

at  County of Huron

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Maintenance Student will assist with day to day maintenance at Housing and Property Services facilities. The Maintenance Student will work at various locations across Huron County. The majority of this work will be outdoors, but occasionally indoor work is required. Working with Huron County staff and having interactions with tenants will be a common daily occurrence in this position.

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 Ontario Secondary School Diploma
• Enrolled in a post-secondary college or university in September 2025

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Self-starter
• Punctual
• Able to take direction via verbal and written communication

DON’T MEET EVERY REQUIREMENT?

Studies have shown that women are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles. At the County of Huron, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.

• Maintain outdoor ground, including grass cutting, trimming, and cleanup of grounds
• General weeding of flower beds and other areas
• Responsible for operating lawn mowing equipment, including Zero turn lawnmowers and mid-sized tractors
• Support the maintenance of all lawn mowing equipment
• Operating small hand tools while assisting Maintenance Technicians
• Assist with the maintenance and upkeep of buildings, involving minor repairs
• Responsible for interior and exterior painting in a neat clean fashion
• Assist Building Custodian staff cleaning County and community housing buildings, as required