Position: Groundskeeper (Full-time, permanent)

Department: Grounds

Reports To: Head of Grounds

Starting Date: ASAP

Application Closing Date: October 15, 2024

Salary: $28 – $35 per hour

The Groundskeeper works with the Grounds team to maintain and enhance all exterior areas of the St. George’s School properties, specifically two campuses with sports fields at each. This is a full-time, year-round position. The starting wage is dependent on skill set and experience, and the successful candidate would be eligible for our full benefits package. We are looking for a candidate whose knowledge and capabilities match those of someone who has thrived in a similar role for approximately one year.

Our community is quite special and it doesn’t take long to feel at home here. You will be part of a team that supports the success of our academic, athletic, and co-curricular initiatives, and our employees are celebrated in different ways throughout the year.

In order to provide the best possible learning environment for our highly diverse, multicultural student population, St. George’s actively seeks to recruit staff from groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in independent and international schools. BIPoC and 2SLGBTQIA+ people and those with disabilities are warmly encouraged to apply, and invited to reach out for more information about our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging.

Responsibilities will include:

• Being an effective member of a cohesive team of grounds professionals.
• Adhering to guidelines and policies relating to grounds use and management.
• Maintain and care for gardens, lawns, and landscapes.
• Use hand tools and power tools to perform various tasks such as mowing, trimming, and pruning.
• Plant flowers, shrubs, and trees to enhance the overall appearance of the grounds.
• Perform line painting on sports fields for sports events.
• Helps support the maintenance of machinery and equipment.
• Adheres to Works Safe BC standards.
• Rotating on-call weekend snow removal throughout the winter.
• Performing seasonal work such as raking leaves, pruning, clearing snow, salting and sanding and general Grounds duties.
• Any other activities as directed by the Head of Grounds.

Qualifications will include:

• Mechanical aptitude.
• High level of physical energy.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Strong organizational and records keeping abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated professionalism.
• Commitment to an independent school work environment.
• Current Class 5 or higher BC Driver’s License.
• Key competencies and EQ in the following areas: self-awareness, self-management, empathy, social expertness, initiative, and accountability.

This is an exciting opportunity that offers the following:

• Competitive wage
• Benefits package including extended health and dental, pension program, life insurance and long-term disability (after 3 months)
• Professional development opportunities
• Meal program
• Sustainable commuting program
• Translink subsidy
• Gym/Pool onsite
• EFAP counselling program
• Regular health & wellness initiatives

Interested applicants should email a cover letter and resume to: [email protected]