Grounds and Fields Worker

5 months ago

Shawnigan Lake, Canada Shawnigan Lake School Full time

**OUR SCHOOL**

Shawnigan Lake School is a leading independent co-educational boarding school for ages 12-18 (grades 8-12) on Canada’s beautiful west coast. Our world-class facilities situated on a stunning 270-acre campus include ten boarding houses, an observatory, salmon hatchery, rowing crew house on the lake, state of the art Learning Commons and Library, recording studio, and robotics lab. Our diverse, inter-disciplinary and innovative programming helps shape the next generation of global leaders.

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**GROUNDS & FIELDS WORKER (FULL-TIME)**

Shawnigan Lake School is seeking a Grounds & Fields Worker to join our team in supporting the day to day operations and maintenance of the grounds and fields facilities at the School.

This is a full-time, year-round position offering a salary of $49,751 per annum, plus a full benefits package, an RRSP with employer-matched contributions, paid vacation, a flexible work environment, and a nurturing, family-friendly workplace.

**ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES**

Reporting to the Grounds Manager, the tasks of the Grounds & Fields Worker include, but are not limited to:

- Gardening and maintenance activities such as planting, weeding, mowing, and pruning
- Working with team members in maintaining formal gardens, trails, and natural areas
- May remove shrubs and trees
- Pick up and/or deliver equipment and supplies
- Perform irrigation maintenance, adjustments, and repairs during growing season.
- Assist with regular hardscape maintenance of walkways, fencing, walls, gates, water features, outdoor lighting, and other features
- Assist with spring and fall clean-up of leaves and debris from beds, turf, and hardscape
- Assist with plant health care activities including mulching, planting, deadheading, and supplemental watering
- Assist with snow and ice removal
- Assist with set-up and take-down for events on the grounds
- Clean gutters. Repair gutters if possible
- Clean roofs of moss and other debris
- Assists in maintenance of athletic fields (natural grass and synthetic surfaces)
- Perform turf maintenance including mowing, edging and trim work
- Field markings and logo painting
- Clean equipment that has been used and report any deficiencies
- Other related duties as required

**REQUIREMENTS**
- Valid class 5 driving license
- Knowledge of sport field maintenance
- Demonstrable experience working with grounds and turf or landscape maintenance and irrigation
- Knowledge of landscaping / grounds work and use of landscaping equipment (power tools; lawnmowers; weed eaters, power washer etc.)
- Handyperson skills including basic trouble-shooting of equipment, light painting, woodwork and snow shoveling
- A strong ability to recognize plant healthcare needs and problems
- Physical capacity to lift and carry 50-lbs; stand, walk, squat for extended periods of time
- Ability to work outdoors in adverse conditions
- High level of reliability and timeliness
- Self-motivated and independent, with a proven ability to work with mínimal supervision

**NEXT STEPS**

Attention: Human Resources

Shawnigan Lake School

1975 Renfrew Road

Shawnigan Lake, BC V0R 2W1
- Shawnigan Lake School is an equal opportunity employer committed to establishing an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or any other basis protected by applicable law. _

Pay: $49,751.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Store discount
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Shawnigan Lake, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

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