Job Details
The Surrey School District respectfully acknowledges that our schools reside on the traditional, unceded, and shared territories of Coast Salish peoples: The q íc y - Katzie, the qwa:nn - Kwantlen and the SEMYOME - Semiahmoo First Nations, who have been stewards of this land since time immemorial.
Surrey Schools is the largest BC school district and the second-largest employer in Surrey. We're proud recipients of BC Top Employers and Canada's Greenest Employer awards. Surrey Schools provides quality education to over 82,000 students with 124 schools sites and a variety of other learning facilities, offering a broad range of innovative programs and services to support the learning of our students. The Surrey School District team of approximately 13,000 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.
Our Commitment:
Providing quality education extends beyond academic excellence; we are committed to creating and cultivating diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free environments for all applicants, employees, students, and their families.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion & Values:
Our identity, as Surrey Schools, is expressed in the shared values of openness, fairness and belonging and recognizes the importance of diversity of identity and thought. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to removing barriers and creating a workplace where everyone, regardless of their background, feels empowered to contribute their best.
Join us in our mission to provide the best start for children, preparing them to be the leaders of tomorrow. If you are passionate about education, diversity, and making a positive impact, we invite you to explore opportunities with Surrey Schools.
Responsibilities
- Provide daily leadership to the grounds maintenance team
- Manage projects related to grounds maintenance
- Create and oversee schedules for grounds maintenance activities
- Assist in budget management for the grounds department
- Develop and implement maintenance planning strategies
- Oversee sports turf maintenance, turf irrigation systems, arboriculture, horticulture, drainage, hard landscape, and playground equipment management
- Oversee the snow removal operations, including working afternoon shifts during snow events
- Foster positive relationships with schools, community members, and external Partners.
- Provide exceptional client care and problem-solving support
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience
- A certificate or diploma in horticulture, business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, with two years of field experience, preferably in a busy, multi-site organization.
- Project management experience and/or education is an asset.
- Experience working in a unionized environment is an asset.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate and build trust with a variety of partners.
- Commitment to inclusion and belonging and building a caring and respectful workplace.
- Acts with accountability, responsibility and transparency in the use of public funds
- Proficiency using MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Ability to exercise tact and discretion and maintain a calm, courteous approach to sensitive interpersonal situations.
- Ability to work under pressure in a high volume work environment and manage competing priorities and demands.
- Class 5 driver’s license
What we're offering
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Extended Medical, Vision and Dental
- Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Employee Family Assistance Program
- Municipal Pension - 13 Paid Holidays, plus Sick & Vacation Time
- Onsite Fitness Room in the Surrey Head Office
- Supportive workplace with a positive and productive work environment. Feel a sense of security and safety to act, speak, and reflect who you are
The salary range for this position is $90,291 to $112,864 per year with comprehensive benefits package and Municipal Pension.
Placement in the salary range is determined by an assessment of qualifications and ability to meet the key requirements of the job, and consideration of internal equity comparisons. The midpoint of the range represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications, and experience for the position.
Qualified applicants can apply by clicking the "apply" button to the right of the posting. The closing date for this position is December 16, 2024 at 4:00pm.
Note: Successful applicants will be required to consent to a Criminal Records Search prior to employment. Only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. To all others, thank you for your interest.