Temporary Groundsperson

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Pemberton; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education in the Pemberton/Whistler Areas is seeking a Groundsperson for a temporary assignment from September 8, 2026 to June 30, 2027, or until the incumbent returns.

The role involves maintaining safe, clean playing fields and district property under supervision of the Transportation & Grounds Manager and the Director of Facilities & Services.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 11 and 3–6 months related grounds keeping experience.
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License with air endorsement.
• Pesticide Cert.
• Working knowledge of automatic sprinkler systems.
• WHMIS and WSBC safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe, clean and presentable playing fields, lawns and School District property.
• Maintain playground equipment and fences.

Skills

Grounds keeping

Driver's license

Pesticide certificate

Sprinkler systems

WHMIS/WSBC safety

Education

Grade 11 or higher

Job description

The following temporary position is open for applications:

GROUNDSPERSON

Location: Pemberton/Whistler Areas

Temporary: September 8, 2026 to June 30, 2027, or return of the Incumbent, whichever occurs first

Hours: 8 hours per day, 1 2 months per year

Rate of Pay: $28.84 per hour

Duties & Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Manager: Transportation & Grounds and with the general direction of the Director of Facilities & Services, maintains safe, clean and presentable playing fields, lawns, School District property, playground equipment and fences.

Qualifications:

• Completion of Grade 11 and over three (3) months up to and including six (6) months related grounds keeping experience.
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License with air endorsement.
• Pesticide Applicator's Certificate.
• Working knowledge of automatic sprinkler systems.
• Knowledge of Workplace Hazardous Materials information Systems (WHMIS) and Worksafe BC (WSBC) safety procedures.

Competition Closes Monday August 31, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

Please note that prospective employees new to School District No. 48 (Sea to Sky) must agree to undergo a criminal records check, as failure to do so will be grounds for refusing employment.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those applicants who have been given consideration for an interview will be contacted.

School District No.48 (Sea to Sky) prioritizes those candidates who self-identify as Indigenous, LGBTQIA2S+, a member of a visible minority and/or a person with a disability for all positions within the School District.