Grounds Technologist

Surrey Schools (School District #36 Surrey); Surrey; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Surrey Schools is seeking a Technologist for Grounds to provide technical support and ensure compliance with codes and regulations. The role involves scheduling maintenance, requires strong communication skills, and offers an excellent work-life balance with a competitive wage and benefits.

Benefits

Liberal benefit package

Municipal Pension

Health benefits

Vacation and sick benefits

Qualifications

• Completion of a 2-year diploma in Technology in a related discipline from a recognized technical college.
• Minimum of three years related work experience in construction or maintenance fields.
• Registered or eligible for registration as A.Sc.T or AT-BC.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and grounds information for maintenance programs.
• Develop, plan, organize, and schedule maintenance activities.
• Communicate with internal teams and external consultants.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Knowledge of codes

Education

2-year diploma in Technology

Job description

Technologists – Grounds (Civil)Full-time

Spread across one of the largest and fastest-growing cities in British Columbia, Surrey Schools is the city's biggest employer. Located on Canada's spectacular West Coast and nestled in the southwest corner of Green Timbers Urban Forest, we are just 30 minutes southeast of the city of Vancouver. Surrey Schools is the largest and fastest growing public school district in BC, and with 140 sites across 316km2, most of our staff are able to work close to home. The Surrey School District team of approximately 10,000 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.

The Surrey School District is seeking to fill one position on our Technologist team. Reporting to the Manager of Grounds, this position is responsible for providing exceptional technical support and grounds information to ensure that maintenance programs and projects comply with applicable codes, bylaws, and regulations.

The Technologist is involved in developing, planning, organizing, and scheduling maintenance and related activities. This role requires frequent communication with internal teams as well as external consultants, contractors, and suppliers to ensure the successful completion of assigned projects. As such, the ideal candidate must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.

Success in this position depends on excellent organizational abilities, the capacity to manage multiple and competing deadlines, and the ability to respond effectively to urgent or time-sensitive situations. A thorough knowledge of computer programs and software applications relevant to the role is also required.

The Surrey School District prides itself on providing our facilities staff with excellent work-life balance. Typical hours offer a shift of 7am-3pm, Monday to Friday. The successful applicants will be based out of the beautiful District Facilities Centre located in the heart of Surrey.

Applicants Must Have

• Completion of a 2-year diploma in Technology in a related discipline from a technical college recognized by the School District
• Minimum three years related work experience in construction, maintenance field including supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Registered or eligibility to register as an Applied Science Technologist (A.Sc.T) or Architectural Technologist (AT-BC) with the Association of Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC
• Knowledge of relevant codes
• A valid Class 5 BC Driver’s license.
  
  

This is a unionized position that offers a 37.5-hour work week with an hourly wage rate of $39.28, plus a liberal benefit package including Municipal Pension, health, vacation and sick benefits.

Interested and qualified applicants should apply on-line at by 4:00 pm, Monday, August 04, 2025.

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