Grounds Maintenance Specialist

1 week ago


Shawnigan Lake, Canada Shawnigan Lake School Full time
Job Title: Grounds Maintenance Specialist

Job Summary:

Shawnigan Lake School is seeking a highly skilled Grounds Maintenance Specialist to join our team in supporting the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the grounds and fields facilities at the School.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintain the grounds and fields facilities, including gardens, trails, and natural areas, to ensure a safe and aesthetically pleasing environment for students, staff, and visitors.
  • Perform gardening and maintenance activities such as planting, weeding, mowing, and pruning, as well as removing shrubs and trees as needed.
  • Assist with regular hardscape maintenance of walkways, fencing, walls, gates, water features, outdoor lighting, and other features.
  • Perform turf maintenance, including mowing, edging, and trim work, as well as field markings and logo painting.
  • Assist with snow and ice removal, as well as set-up and take-down for events on the grounds.
  • Clean gutters and repair gutters if possible, as well as clean roofs of moss and other debris.
  • Assist in maintenance of athletic fields, including natural grass and synthetic surfaces.
  • Perform 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 minimal supervision.

Working Conditions:

This is a full-time, year-round position that requires frequent lifting of materials weighing up to 50 pounds and working outdoors in all weather conditions.

Benefits:

This position offers a salary range of $49,751 to $51,243 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.



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