This position provides groundskeeping and general maintenance services to the College based out of Castlegar.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintaining lawns, shrubs, trees, flower beds and planters
- Landscaping and irrigation
- Maintaining and clearing walkways, roads and parking lots
- Servicing and repairing grounds equipment
- Repairing and maintaining sprinkler systems
- Performs general maintenance services including: Assist Maintenance trades people as required Complete maintenance and minor repairs to assigned tools and equipment Setting up and taking down furniture/equipment for special events and functions Minor "handyperson" repairs Assembling furniture Picking up and delivering of freight Cleaning maintenance vehicles
- Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- Must be in good physical condition
- Must be able to work with others in a team environment
Education and Experience
- High School Graduation
- Valid BC Driver's license
- WHMIS Certificate
- Grounds keeping training or a minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in this area
- Must have education or equivalent experience with plant and tree maintenance
- Must have a valid forklift operating certificate
- Must have training and experience operating a chainsaw
- Experience in operating a zero-turn commercial mower
This is a temporary, full-time (37.5 hrs/week) position, commencing May 11, 2026, and ending August 28, 2026. Salary will be Pay Grade 8, $33.38 per hour in accordance with the PPWC Collective Agreement.
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