Grounds and Fields Technician

Maintain Shawnigan Lake School’s grounds and athletic fields using horticulture, turf maintenance, irrigation, and troubleshooting skills year-round. This full-time position works outdoors in all weather conditions.

The Grounds & Fields Technician supports day-to-day campus operations under the Grounds and Fields Supervisor. Duties span commercial landscaping, natural and synthetic athletic surfaces, plant healthcare, equipment maintenance, and event preparation. The work includes handyperson tasks, irrigation repairs, field markings, and seasonal cleanup across the 270-acre campus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain gardens, trails, natural areas, lawns, and athletic fields
• Perform planting, weeding, mowing, pruning, edging, and trimming
• Complete irrigation adjustments, repairs, troubleshooting, and seasonal routines
• Paint field markings, layouts, logos, goals, and nets
• Operate, clean, and report deficiencies in maintenance equipment

Requirements:

• Five years’ commercial landscaping or athletic turf maintenance experience
• Valid Class 5 driving license
• Horticulture, turf management, plant science, or landscape design education preferred
• Commercial power equipment operation and maintenance competency
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and work outdoors

Apply your horticulture, turf maintenance, irrigation, and handyperson skills to maintaining Shawnigan Lake School’s campus facilities.

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