Grounds Service Worker (On-Call)

Recognized for its diversity, dedication to inclusion, and strong partnerships with the community, the Richmond School District is among one of the largest districts in British Columbia with some of the highest graduation rates in the province. With a long history of providing high quality experiences for students, the Richmond School District strives to be “The Best Place to Learn and Lead.”

Richmond School District operates 39 elementary schools, 10 secondary schools, alternate programs, continuing education and a number of additional facilities. The district enrolls approximately 21,000 students (K-12) and employs over 3000 dedicated staff.

This position performs a variety of physical tasks and works with and in support of the other trade groups. The incumbent operates a variety of tools and equipment used in the maintenance of District grounds and facilities. This position is under the supervision of the Manager, Maintenance Planning and Improvements but work is performed with instructions received from the Grounds Foreperson as required. Successful candidates are hired on-call and given the opportunity to remain on-call or work part-time or full-time hours by applying to internal vacancies

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(This is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed.)

• Performs manual labour such as moving furniture and equipment, removing wall carpeting and floor tiles, shovelling snow, digging ditches, mixing and laying concrete and doing low risk asbestos removal.
• Maintains, repairs and installs landscaping around District facilities, such as planting, weeding, grass cutting, pruning, storm drainage and general clean up.
• Maintains, repairs and installs areas such as pathways, play areas, parking lots, portables, hockey rinks, storm drains and playgrounds.
• Inspects, maintains and repairs Adventure Playgrounds. Installs, repairs and maintains other playground equipment such as goal posts, freestanding basketball hoops and tetherball posts.
• Operates a variety of vehicles and equipment such as dump truck, jackhammer, lawnmower, and various hand and power tools.
• Inspects vehicles and equipment used for safe operation and reports defects to the supervisor as per District procedures. Performs minor maintenance such as keeping it clean and adding operating fluids as required.
• May work with or perform duties of Delivery Driver or District Courier as assigned.
• Performs duties according to District and Government health and safety procedures and regulations that relate to the work performed to minimize the potential for accidents, injuries or hazards.
• Performs other job related duties of comparable importance, difficulty and responsibility as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, abilities and skills)

• Grade 12 graduation or equivalent.
• 2 years' landscaping experience.
• Ability to perform physical activities such as lifting, pushing, pulling and moving heavy objects, performing manual labour for prolonged periods of time and working in a variety of work locations and weather conditions.
• Good mechanical aptitude.
• Knowledge of the correct method of tree planting, pruning and general gardening practices.
• Good problem solving.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Creative thinking in fabricating parts or tools.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good mechanical aptitude.
• Valid class 5 BC Driver's License.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Playground Inspectors certificate.
• Chainsaw operator certificate.
• Scissor lift and elevated platform certificate.
• Fall protection awareness course.

This is a union position.

The hourly rate of pay for casual GSWs is $29.92, plus 4% statutory holiday pay.

For more information about Richmond School District 38, please visit our website at www.sd38.bc.ca.

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 colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The Richmond School District is the best place to learn and lead.

This job is classed under Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers (NOC 85121) in Canada’s National Occupational Classification (NOC). Here’s how NOC describes the work in general; the posting above has the details for this job.

Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers perform work to assist in the construction of landscapes and related structures, and to maintain lawns, gardens, athletic fields, golf courses, cemeteries, parks, landscaped interiors and other landscaped areas. They are employed by landscaping and lawn care companies, golf courses, cemeteries, and landscaping operations of public works departments and private establishments.

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