Grounds Worker

GROUNDS WORKER - Maintenence Yard

This is a CUPE Union position and is 40 hours per week, 12 months/year; commencing immediately.

WHO WE ARE

From coastal beaches to mountain forests, North Vancouver School District – "the natural place to learn" – provides world-class instruction and a rich diversity of engaging programs to inspire success for every student. Our 25 elementary and 7 secondary schools, 2600 staff and 16,000 students offer a safe and nurturing environment based on trust, respect, responsibility and collaboration. We are looking for enthusiastic and positive individuals to learn, share and grow with us in "the natural place to work".

THE ROLE

This is skilled, semi-skilled and manual work of some variety pertaining to the general maintenance, renovation and construction of grounds and delivery of materials and equipment throughout the School District. The duties include safe transport and use of light vehicle, tractor/backhoe and trailer, and other equipment operation. The incumbents work under direction and exercise some independence of judgement and action in solving routine work problems. Oral and written assignments, which may be accompanied by plans or sketches, are received from a supervisor. Complex problems are referred to a supervisor. Work performance is reviewed and evaluated by a supervisor in terms of safe and efficient services rendered to the School District.

WHAT WE REQUIRE

Performs a varied of skilled, semi-skilled and manual tasks in general grounds maintenance,

renovation and construction.

Performs a variety of skilled, semi-skilled and manual tasks in grounds maintenance such as

digging, grass cutting, raking, weeding, trimming, pruning, planting, fertilizing, aerating, top

dressing and general grounds clean-up.

Cleans, repairs and constructs drainage systems and erosion deterrents using a variety of equipment

including a tractor/backhoe.

Cleans, repairs and constructs walks, steps, and paths.

Conducts pre-trip inspections; safely operates light vehicles, including loaded truck(s) and trailer,

up to and including 18,000 kg GVW and a tractor/backhoe. Transports materials, equipment, parts,

supplies, furniture and mail.

Loads and unloads the materials, equipment, parts, supplies, furniture and mail throughout the

School District.

Maintains and repairs irrigation systems.

Maintains, repairs, and installs field, fence and playground equipment.

Performs duties related to leveling and screening all-weather fields and installs and removes goal

posts and cross bars as required.

Estimates and orders necessary supplies and maintains simple related records.

Sweeps and cleans parking lots, walks and pathways, cleans under brush, cuts trees, removes snow and performs other grounds cleaning tasks.

DESIRABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of the 12th grade or equivalent, supplemented by one year of post-secondary landscape or horticulture training courses related to the work. Minimum two years related work experience in landscape or horticulture work, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Demonstrated safe driving record.

REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND REGISTRATIONS

• Valid Driver's Licence for the Province of B.C.
• One Year Certificate in Landscaping or Horticulture, from a Community College, or equivalent

This is a unionized position, and the current rate of pay is $ 34.70 plus 14% in lieu of benefits.

NVSD is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity and an accessible environment. It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, and we will provide appropriate accommodation for candidates with disabilities or accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process, upon request. Please contact HR for any questions, accommodations or specific requests at

We value the opportunity to learn, share and grow on the traditional territory of the Coast Salish people, specifically the Skwxwú7mesh Nation and Tsleil-Waututh Nation.

Applying to this posting is a two-step process:

• Create your profile on Make a Future
• Apply to this posting

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada without sponsorship.

All candidates are required to submit to a local Police Criminal Record Check as a condition of employment.

The North Vancouver School District values the time you have taken to submit your application; however, only those applicants selected to move forward will be contacted.