Utility Grounds Worker

1 week ago


Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada School District #23 (Central Okanagan) Full time
It is acknowledged that Central Okanagan Public Schools operates within the unceded, Traditional Territory of the Okanagan syilx peoples. The School District enrolls approximately 24,000 students (including over 3,000 students who self-identify as having Indigenous ancestry).

Central Okanagan Public Schools is located in the Central Okanagan encompassing the communities of Peachland, West Kelowna, Kelowna, and Lake Country.

There are a total of 51 school sites with 33 Elementary Schools, 8 Middle schools, 5 Secondary Schools, 3 Learning Centres, an Alternate Education School, and an Online Learning School (K-12).

Central Okanagan Public Schools has an excellent reputation of providing outstanding, student-centered programs in a diverse and inclusive environment as well as offering a wide range of educational opportunities for its students and staff.

Utility Grounds Worker


Under the supervision of the Director of Operations or designate, this position will maintain grounds and inspect and repair playground equipment.

This position may be required to start work at various project locations.

Successful applicants will have:

completed Grade 10;
two (2) years experience with landscaping, installation and maintaining fencing and playground equipment;
knowledge of horticultural activities (e.g. tree pruning, grass cutting, and Integrated Pest Management techniques);
knowledge and experience in operation of small powered equipment (e.g.lawnmower, snowblower, rototiller, string trimmer, tamper, hedge trimmer and snow removal equipment)

demonstrated training and work experience in current BC construction/maintenance safety requirements and WCB Regulation relating to the trade and industry;
valid B.C. Class 3 Drivers License with Air Brake Endorsement.

Applicants will be expected to:

possess the physical condition and health to carry out the required duties of this position;
maintain good interpersonal skills;
have good verbal and written communication skills;
have working knowledge of Microsoft outlook, word and excel and the work order system;
be a self-starter and able to work alone or in a team environment with minimum supervision;
complete the required District's Health & Safety training.


This is full time continuing position starting as soon as possible, working 40 hours per week at a wage rate of $23.29 per hour, plus a comprehensive employee benefit package including extended health and dental coverage, short term and long term disability insurance and participation in a defined benefit pension plan.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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