Campus Grounds & Landscape Supervisor

University of the Fraser Valley; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of the Fraser Valley is seeking a Supervisor, Grounds to lead grounds maintenance and ensure that lawns, gardens, and plant displays are pleasant and healthy across UFV campuses.

The role requires scheduling and directing maintenance of campus landscapes, coordinating installation projects, and supervising staff. Emphasis is placed on safety, training, and collaboration with contractors to uphold UFV standards.

Qualifications

• Two year Diploma in Landscape Horticulture from a recognized institution.
• Four years related experience in grounds and turf maintenance, grounds keeping, and/or green industry (preferably at a large institution), including three years of progressive supervisory experience and the ability to direct and follow a set work schedule with minimum direction required.
• International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Arborist certification preferred.
• Valid BC Driver’s License (Class 5) and own (or have access to) a vehicle for travel between campuses.
• Safe work and first aid training desirable.
• Certification, or courses in landscape design.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Superior organizational and coordination skills.
• Experience in coordinating and monitoring of contracted landscaping services is desirable.
• The position may require alternate shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to grounds maintenance to ensure that university lawns, gardens, and plant displays are pleasant and healthy.
• Schedule and direct the timely maintenance of all campus gardens, lawns, parking lots, exterior entrances, patios, walkways, and undeveloped areas.
• Oversee grounds staff and provide direction and training in the proper use of tools and equipment as necessary.
• Promote respectful, responsible and safe workplace practices in accordance with UFV and other regulatory bodies.
• Utilize knowledge of a variety of plants to produce new landscape design and coordinate installation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Supervisory experience

Education

Diploma in Landscape Horticulture

Landscape design certification

Job description

The University of the Fraser Valley is seeking a Supervisor, Grounds to lead grounds maintenance and ensure that lawns, gardens, and plant displays are pleasant and healthy across UFV campuses.

The role requires scheduling and directing maintenance of campus landscapes, coordinating installation projects, and supervising staff. Emphasis is placed on safety, training, and collaboration with contractors to uphold UFV standards.