Job Details
Temporary Full-Time Seasonal Position - Ending October 2026
Shift Schedule: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm PST
Surrey Schools values an inclusive school district where equity is deeply embedded, and diversity welcomed. We acknowledge the profound responsibility we all have in ensuring that our schools and district sites foster an atmosphere where everyone feels secure, respected, and valued. Our commitment to providing a 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. Our identity, as Surrey Schools, is expressed in the shared values of openness, fairness and tolerance and recognizes the importance of diversity of identity and thought. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Surrey Schools is the largest school district in BC and the second largest employer in Surrey. Spread across one of the fastest-growing cities in British Columbia, Surrey Schools provides quality education to over 85,000 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.
THE ROLE
Are you a student looking for fulfilling work between semesters or a seasoned grounds professional looking for a change in pace? Do you enjoy working outdoors? Are you passionate about horticulture and grounds maintenance? Do you love working with a variety of outdoor equipment and tools including mowers and string-trimmers?
The Surrey School District’s Grounds department is seeking temporary full time semi-skilled workers to join their team for the busy grass cutting season. Duties of this position typically will include maintaining fields and grounds using equipment such as Manual transmission tractors, Sports filed Sweeper, push and ride-on mowers, string-trimmers, loading and unloading trailers, transporting equipment to work sites, some labour work and other assigned duties.
TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Operates rubber tired internal combustion engine vehicles between 1800-5500 kilograms G.V.W. with all applicable attachments including post hole auger, rototiller, aerator, flail mower, rock picker, forklift sickle, gang mower and front end loader, etc.
- Operates vehicle 16,000 kilograms G.V.W. and under, including a dump truck.
- Plans and organizes work to ensure the safe and efficient performance of equipment and tasks. Loads, unloads and delivers a variety of material.
- Operates materiel handling equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts and high-reaches to load, unload from trucks and store and retrieve materiel.
- Set-up and take down stages and risers as required.
- Inspects, performs routine servicing and makes minor repairs and adjustments to equipment operated. Reports malfunctions and repair requirements to a supervisor.
- May provide direction to assigned subordinates.
- Performs pre / post-trip safety inspections in accordance with District policies. May be required to perform the functions specified in a lower classification.
- Completes forms, as required.
- Drives District vehicles to and from job sites. Performs related duties, as required.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
- Ability to plan and coordinate work and to ensure the safe, efficient and effective operation of machinery.
- Ability to regularly lift and carry equipment, and perform manual labour.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English and the ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
- Mechanical aptitude and skill in the operation and servicing of equipment used.
- Ability and skill to acquire forklift certification and to operate material handling equipment.
- Ability to utilize computer software applications such as the warehouse information system and work order system.
- Knowledge of WHMIS, WCB occupational health and safety regulations, and District safe work practices, policies and procedures to perform work requirements within the applicable area.
- Knowledge of National Safety Code and Highway Traffic Act.
- Ability to read and understand simple blueprints, working drawings and sketches.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and others.
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants will be required to have the following:
- Completed grade 12 or equivalent.
- A valid unrestricted class 5 BC driver’s license with a safe driving record.
- Relevant experience and training in the operation of light, mobile, self-propelled equipment.
- Experience operating a tractor
- Must be able to operate manual transmissions.
- Experience performing general labour in an outdoor grounds or parks environment.
- Landscape maintenance and/or construction experience is an asset.
This is a unionized position that offers a 37.5-hour work week with an hourly wage rate of $28.56, plus a liberal benefit package including Municipal Pension, health, vacation and sick benefits.
NOTE: Only applicants selected for interviews are contacted.