Trades Groundskeeper

City of Victoria BC; Victoria; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Victoria seeks an experienced turf and grounds technician to coordinate maintenance across parks, fields, boulevards, and related grounds. You will operate tractors, mowers, and power equipment, and support irrigation and drainage projects.

Responsibilities include renovations, seeding, fertilizing, and assisting staff with daily tasks; you may supervise assistants and respond to public inquiries about parks information.

Qualifications

• High school Graduation.
• Completion of 2-year Turf Diploma or completion of 4-year BC Trades Qualification in landscape horticulture or an equivalent Diploma or Trades Qualification in a related field. (2 years)
• Certified Irrigation Technician Levels 1 and 2 (Landscape) (24 hours)
• Current and valid Class 5 B.C. Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and participate in turf and grounds maintenance at a trades level.
• Participate in the renovation and maintenance of parks, sports fields, boulevards, Cemetery and grounds within the City.
• Assist with the installation and maintenance of automatic watering and drainage systems.
• Analyse and make recommendations regarding the general maintenance of parks grounds such as seeding and planting, irrigating, fertilizing.
• Operate a vehicle to transport equipment and materials; operate a tractor with related attachments for turf maintenance and renovation.
• Determine materials and equipment as required; perform equipment maintenance, report repairs required and damage to equipment to supervisor and mechanic shop, maintain fuel and equipment supply for staff at various work sites.
• Provide work direction and instruction to other staff as required, complete daily and seasonal work records and equipment slips, occasionally respond to enquiries from the public, staff and outside agencies regarding general parks information.
• Perform related duties where qualified.

Skills

Organizational skills

Turf/grounds skills

Hand tools

Power equipment

Public interaction

Safety on job sites

Education

Turf Diploma

BC Trades Qualification in landscape horticulture

Certified Irrigation Technician Levels 1&2

Class 5 Driver's Licence

High school Graduation

Tools

Tractor operation

Job description

Competition Number:

26/131A

Posting Scope:

Internal / External

Posted Date:

September 09, 2026

Closing Date:

October 08, 2026, 4:30 PM PST

Department:

Parks, Recreation & Facilities

Work schedule:

Monday to Friday ( 40 hour work week) – Continuous (Regular, Full-Time)

Salary:

$42.13 per hour, Pay Grade 10

Job Code:

641

Employee Group:

T his is a CUPE Local 50 position

Number of Vacancies:

2

POSITION FUNCTION

Coordinate and participate in turf and grounds maintenance at a trades level.

KEY DUTIES

• Participate in the renovation and maintenance of parks, sports fields, boulevards, Cemetery and grounds within the City.
• Assist with the installation and maintenance of automatic watering and drainage systems.
• Analyse and make recommendations regarding the general maintenance of parks grounds such as seeding and planting, irrigating, fertilizing.
• Operate a vehicle to transport equipment and materials; operate a tractor with related attachments for turf maintenance and renovation. Operate various hand tools and power equipment such as shovels, and line trimmer, rototiller, electric shears, riding mowers, chainsaws, ditch-witch and turf-cutters.
• Determine materials and equipment as required; perform equipment maintenance, report repairs required and damage to equipment to supervisor and mechanic shop, maintain fuel and equipment supply for staff at various work sites.
• Provide work direction and instruction to other staff as required, complete daily and seasonal work records and equipment slips, occasionally respond to enquiries from the public, staff and outside agencies regarding general parks information.
• Perform related duties where qualified.

INDEPENDENCE

• Work is performed according to seasonal schedule and is reviewed while in progress.
• Issues such as schedule changes are discussed with supervisor.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Effort

• Lift and use of heavy material and equipment. (often)
• Operate manual and power tools and equipment. (frequent)

Mental Effort

• Normal.

Visual/Auditory Effort

• Normal.

Work Environment

• Work outside in all weather conditions. (frequent)
• Exposure to equipment noise. (often)
• Work in close proximity to moving traffic. (occasional)
• Work in an environment where protective measures must be taken to avoid exposure to chemicals and fertilizers. (occasional)

Key Skills And Abilities

• Organize and prioritize work.
• Understand and apply turf and grounds trades skills.
• Use hand tools and power equipment.
• Direct the work of assistants.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Deal with the public in a courteous and tactful manner.
• Work safely on job sites.

Qualifications

Formal Education, Training and Occupational Certification:

• High school Graduation.
• Completion of 2-year Turf Diploma or completion of 4-year BC Trades Qualification in landscape horticulture or an equivalent Diploma or Trades Qualification in a related field. (2 years)
• Certified Irrigation Technician Levels 1 and 2 (Landscape) (24 hours)
• Current and valid Class 5 B.C. Driver's Licence.

Experience

• 1 year of related experience at the trades level or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Other

• May be requested to substitute in a more senior position.

The City of Victoria is committed to integrating equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility into our programs, policies, spaces, and services. Our goal is to cultivate a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve and aim to become. Individuals who are Indigenous, racialized, immigrants, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+, or facing any additional barriers are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be available upon request throughout the application and selection process.