Seasonal Grounds Equipment Operator I

Seasonal temporary positions ending October 25, 2024 The Surrey School District respectfully acknowledges that our schools reside on the traditional, unceded, and shared territories of Coast Salish peoples : The q?

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Surrey Schools values an inclusive school district where equity is deeply embedded, and diversity welcomed. We acknowledge the profound responsibility we all have in ensuring that our schools and district sites foster an atmosphere where everyone feels secure, respected, and valued.

Our commitment to providing a quality education extends beyond academic excellence; we are committed to creating and cultivating diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free environments for all applicants, employees, students, and their families.

Our identity, as Surrey Schools, is expressed in the shared values of openness, fairness and tolerance and recognizes the importance of diversity of identity and thought.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Surrey Schools, recipient of the BC Top Employers and Canada's Greenest Employer awards, is the largest school district in BC and the second largest employer in Surrey.

Spread across one of the fastest-growing cities in British Columbia, Surrey Schools provides quality education to over 82,000 students with 124 schools sites and a variety of other learning facilities, offering a broad range of innovative programs and services to support the learning of our students.

The Surrey School District team of approximately 13,000 employees works tirelessly every day to ensure that children are getting the best start they can, providing the preparation to be our leaders of tomorrow.

Are you a student looking for fulfilling work between semesters or a seasoned grounds professional looking for a change in pace?

Do you enjoy working outdoors? Are you passionate about horticulture and grounds maintenance? Do you love working with a variety of outdoor equipment and tools including mowers and string-trimmers?

The Surrey School District’s Grounds department is seeking temporary full time semi-skilled workers to join their team for the busy grass cutting season.

• Duties of this position typically will include maintaining fields and grounds using lightweight equipment such as push and ride-on mowers and string-trimmers;
• loading and unloading trailers; transporting equipment to work sites and other assigned duties.Qualifications Applicants will be required to have the following : Completed grade 12 or equivalent;
• A valid unrestricted class 5 BC driver’s license with a safe driving record; Relevant experience and training in the operation of light, mobile, self-propelled equipment;
• Experience operating a tractor is an asset; Experience performing general labour in an outdoor grounds or parks environment;

Landscape maintenance and / or construction experience is an asset; This is a unionized position that offers up to a 37.

5 hour work week with an hourly wage rate of $27.06, plus an excellent benefit package including Municipal Pension, health, vacation and sick benefits.

Interested and qualified applicants should apply by clicking the "apply" button to the right of the posting. This posting closes July 5, 2024 at 4pm.

Note : The successful applicant is required to consent to a Criminal Record Search prior to employment. Only applicants selected for interviews are contacted.

To all others, thank you for your interest.