Location
Langley, BC | Canada
Job description
The Langley School District is seeking applicants for the position of Groundskeeper . This position works 40 hrs/week, from 7:30am-4:00pm, Monday through Friday. This is a full time, continuing position.
Summary:
Reports to the Grounds Foreman/Leadhand and performs a variety of tasks related to
horticultural and grounds maintenance.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lays drains, and installs catch basins.
- Install, maintain and repair irrigation systems.
- Clears storm drains and catch basins.
- Installs and repairs playground equipment.
- Builds and repairs various types of fencing and retaining walls.
- Prunes, falls and cuts up shrubs, trees, bushes.
- Prepares, fertilizes and seeds/turfs grass areas.
- Sets out pathways and planters, using materials such as concrete, concrete blocks,
timber ties, asphalt and gravel materials.
- Operates and does basic maintenance of equipment such as a jackhammer and concrete
drill, lawn mowers, chainsaws, riding mowers and tractors under 30 h.p.
- Assist tradesmen with duties specific to the trade, under the direction of the
Tradesman, as required.
- Checks grassed areas for rocks, bottles, etc. before cutting.
- Operates tools and equipment of the trade.
- Respond to emergency situations as requested.
- Inspects (daily) and operates a service vehicle.
- Performs other assigned comparable duties which are within the scope of knowledge,
skills and abilities required by this class specification.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
- Completion of Grade 10.
- One year experience.
- B.C. Driver's License.
- Completion of 3 related courses including basic Horticultural courses such as turf
management or pruning; basic welding or small machine maintenance.
- Knowledge of the materials and methods used in related trades.
- Ability to operate in a safe and efficient manner a variety of hand and riding mowers,
light trucks and trailers, and tractors under 30 h.p. with related grounds equipment.
- Ability to communicate effectively using courtesy and tact in the explanation and
exchange of information.
- Ability to determine, judge and select appropriate course of action within limits of established
methods and procedures.
- Physical ability to perform the required duties.
Please include the following documents in your application:
- Cover Letter, Resume, including 3 professional Supervisory references (Names, job title, and email addresses)
- Copy of High School Diploma (Transcript/dogwood) showing completion of grade 10
- Copies of any relevant post-secondary certificates, showing completion of 3 related courses (basic Horticultural courses such as turf
management or pruning; basic welding or small machine maintenance.)
- Copy of BC Driver’s License and recent drivers abstract
We thank all applicants, however, the District will only contact applicants who are shortlisted for an interview.
Successful applicants will be subject to a Criminal Records Check.
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