Maintenance Summer Student

Position Title: Maintenance Summer Student

THE RIDLEY DIFFERENCE

Founded in 1889, Ridley College is a co-educational boarding and day school with over 700 students in JK to grade 12 from more than 50 countries worldwide.  The Ridley experience integrates a traditional liberal arts education with individual learning enhanced by the principles of positive psychology, the International Baccalaureate continuum program, a learner-driven culture and campus community, exceptional athletics and dynamic arts programs, and a commitment of service to others.  This unique combination prepares meaningful and flourishing lives by teaching the habits of mind, body and spirit, and the values needed to lead in a global society. 

Ridley College is located on 90 acres in St. Catharines, Ontario in the heart of the Niagara Peninsula and is comprised of a stunning blend of century old buildings housing modernized technology.

OUR TEAM

Ridley offers the prospect of being part of a high-performance team in a nourishing workplace community that encourages collaboration, innovation, inclusivity and curious minds, and where grit and perseverance are assets.  Joining the team at Ridley means you are committed to life-long learning and development, have integrity, and value being of service in a richly diverse community.  We cultivate the full potential in each of our students by having a caring, committed and world-class team.  Attracting, developing and retaining people who thrive in Ridley’s positive education culture that recognizes and celebrates individual strengths is critical to our success.

We have opportunities for summer students to work with our Maintenance department this summer. This posting is an existing vacancy for the term of May 4, 2026 – August 21, 2026.

RESPONSIBILITIES

·       Conduct site clean-up and repairs to dormitory building finishes and systems;

·       Perform interior building maintenance, which includes cleaning, painting, furniture moving and replacing lights;

·       Performs exterior building maintenance, which includes minor painting and cleaning windows;

WORKING CONDITIONS

·       Hot temperatures;

·       Lifting heavy loads,

·       Combination of sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching and kneeling;

QUALIFICATIONS

·       Capability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, complete repetitive tasks and pay attention to details;

·       Ability to work independently and in a team environment;

·       Keep safety as a number one priority in all daily activities;

·       Good communication and interpersonal skills;

·       Experience using simple power tools would be an asset;

OUR OFFER

Ridley College offers a positive and inclusive workplace community with a competitive compensation package; innovative, challenging and rewarding opportunities; a learning environment that promotes professional development and personal growth; active community involvement; and a beautiful campus setting in the heart of Niagara that engages and inspires our employees to flourish.

RATE OF PAY: $21.00 per hour

HOW TO APPLY

Qualified applicants are encouraged to upload their resume in the fields on the right side of this page.

Deadline for applications: February 13, 2026

As a condition of employment, a satisfactory Vulnerable Persons Screening Report must be provided. While all applicants are thanked for their interest, only those chosen for interviews will be contacted.

Ridley College is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible and equitable environment where everyone feels respected, valued and supported.  Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.  If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used in order to ensure your equal participation.

“We inspire flourishing lives to transform our globe.”