Landscape Horticulturist

We are seeking a skilled Landscape Horticulturist to join our Facilities Services department at School District #38 (Richmond). This permanent position will assist in assigning and overseeing specific Grounds Services jobs and performing planning, maintenance, alteration, and construction at the journeyman level across our 53 facilities.

• Designs, builds, and lays out landscaped areas such as flower beds, courtyards, and pathways, including overseeing the preparation and proper drainage of sites.
• Plans, maintains, repairs, and installs landscaping around District facilities, such as planting, weeding, pruning, storm drainage, and general clean-up.
• Maintains, repairs, and installs areas such as pathways, play areas, parking lots, portables, hockey rinks, and playgrounds.
• Maintains and repairs adventure playground equipment, such as goal posts, freestanding basketball hoops, and tetherball posts.
• Operates a variety of vehicles and equipment, such as a dump truck, jackhammer, lawnmower, and various hand and power tools.
• Assists the Coordinator of Grounds Services in assigning and checking work performed by outside contractors, such as asphalting, tree removal, and concrete pathways.
• Ensures compliance with District and Government health and safety procedures and regulations that relate to the work performed to minimize potential for accidents, injuries, or hazards within the Grounds Services department.
• Trains and advises Grounds Services employees in techniques and procedures related to gardening, landscaping, and manual labor.
• May perform manual labor, such as moving furniture and equipment, removing wall carpeting and floor tiles, shoveling snow, digging trenches, mixing, and laying concrete.
• Inspects and maintains district vehicles for safe operation and reports defects to the supervisor as per District procedures.
• Maintains the confidentiality of sensitive information seen or heard.

• Grade 12 or equivalent plus a BC or Interprovincial Certificate of Apprenticeship in Landscape Horticulture or equivalent apprenticeship training and a BC or Interprovincial Certificate of Qualification (T.Q.).
• Two (2) years' experience at a journeyman level Landscape Horticulture.
• Thorough knowledge of current techniques, methods, procedures, regulations, standards, and materials applicable to the trade.
• Competency in the use and care of tools and equipment common to the trade.
• Ability to organize workload, work under periodic pressure, and complete assignments with minimal supervision.
• Ability to perform physical activities, such as lifting, pushing, pulling, and moving heavy objects, performing manual labor, and working in a variety of work locations and conditions.
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License.

• This is a unionized position that offers a 40-hour work week with an hourly wage of $40.75, plus a comprehensive benefit package, including Municipal Pension, health, vacation, and sick benefits.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, ONLY those being considered for interviews will be contacted. Richmond School District is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Our ability to provide the best education for our student population relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, and experiences. Indigenous applicants, people of color, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.