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Position : Facilities Summer Student Start Date : May 4, 2026 Employment Status : Summer Student (up to 16 weeks) Reporting To : Facilities Supervisor Union Affiliation : Non-union Posting Date : February 3, 2026 Closing Date February 24, 2026 at 4 : 30 pm Contract Duration : May 4, 2026 – September 4, 2026 Position Summary : Perth County is recruiting for the position of Facilities Summer Student to assist with and learn v ari o us m a i ntena n ce act i v i t i es pe r f o r m ed w i t h i n t h e F a c ili t i es D i v i s i o n .

Primary Responsibilities : A ss i st w i t h g e n eral f ac ili t y m a i ntena n ce on C o u n t y o w n e d bu i l d i n g s in accordance with O.

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332 / 12 : Building Code P r o v i de g r o u n d s m a i nte n a n c e , i nc l u di ng f l o w er b e ds and l a w n ca re / maintenance A ss i st w i t h f ac ili t y prob l e m d i a g n o s i s a n d so l uti o n s M a i nta i n C o u n t y vehicle, e q u i p m e n t a n d t o ol s i n g o o d / s a f e w or k i n g co n d i t i o n Maintain detailed daily logs Performs general cleaning and maintenance duties Frequent standing, walking, bending, and stooping Lift, handle and carry equipment, supplies, and materials Ensure that Occupational Health and Safety practices and County of Perth policies and procedures are adhered to; wear any personal protective equipment required to ensure personal safety and report any known hazards and / or incidents in the workplace to immediate Supervisor Ot h e r d u t i es as ass i g n e d Qualifications : Class “G” driver’s license with a clean driver abstract Demonstrated interest in facilities management or related field Experience performing general cleaning, painting, maintenance (indoor and outdoor) tasks effectively and efficiently Experience following safety protocols and work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act Excellent customer service skills Solid organizational and time management skills Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills Reliable, punctual and the ability to work independently Working at heights and elevated work platform training is considered an asset   Shift : Monday to Thursday, 7 : 00 am to 4 : 30 pm and Friday 7 : 00 am to 3 : 30 pm (44 hours per week)   Hourly Rate : $18.73   Those interested may submit their application online at www.perthcounty.ca / employment by February 24, 2026 at 4 : 30 pm.

Interviews may commence as qualified applications are received.

Interviews may be conducted virtually.

No artificial intelligence (AI) tools are used in the screening, assessment, or selection of candidates.

This posting reflects an existing summer student vacancy that we are seeking to fill.

To be eligible for summer student employment, applicants must meet the Canada Summer Jobs program requirements : Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period; Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the  Immigration and Refugee Protection Act  for the duration of the employment; and Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Personal information is collected under MFIPPA and is used to determine eligibility for potential employment.

The County of Perth is an equal opportunity employer.

Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process.

Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

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