Seasonal Groundskeeper

Position Summary GROUNDSKEEPER II

REGULAR/FULL-TIME

To be considered for this role, applications MUST be submitted online, by clicking on 'Apply' below.

BC Housing thanks all applicants for their interest; BC Housing is a provincial Crown Corporation that develops, manages and administers a wide range of subsidized housing options for those most in need across the province to address critical gaps across the housing continuum ranging from emergency shelter through to rent assistance in the private market and affordable home ownership. Our mission is to provide access to safe, quality, accessible, and affordable housing options. We do this to promote strong, inclusive communities where people can thrive.

BC Housing offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package. When employees go home at the end of the day, they experience the satisfaction of knowing they’ve helped provide safe, affordable housing for British Columbians. In-house training, and training at other institutions, for courses related to employees’ current positions or to prepare them for advancement within BC Housing.

Wellness programs including physical fitness, programs to help employees quit smoking, free flu shots, mental health resources, and lunch-and-learn lectures and seminars.

Recognition programs including long-term service awards, idea recognition and outstanding performance awards.

An active Social Club that organizes special events like seasonal parties and arranges group discounts to other events.

Participation in community and charitable events.

GROUNDSKEEPER II

$Provides general groundskeeping, landscape maintenance and gardening of Commission-owned properties, including those operated by non-profit housing providers.

Performs groundskeeping, landscape maintenance and gardening duties:

• a) Performs a variety of tasks encompassing most elements of landscape maintenance, groundskeeping and gardening;
• b) Carries out planting, cultivation, mowing, edging, weeding, and applies lime to lawns;
• c) Prunes shrubs, trees and ground covers;
• d) Keeps walks, driveways and entrances clean, minor patch repair to asphalt, snow and ice removal and application of ice melt products as required;
• e) Operates and does minor maintenance on mowers, edgers, trimmers and sweepers such as sharpening blades and uses various equipment and tools as required in the performance of their role;
• f) Operates various Employer's vehicles as qualified including trailers to load, unload and deliver supplies and equipment and/or Employer's assets;
• g) Maintains outdoor storm drains and sewers;
• h) Constructs and repairs various landscape and fencing projects(e.g. retaining walls, patio boxes, etc.);
• j) Operate landscaping vehicles and maintenance equipment as qualified;
• In some occasions may be required to exercise interpersonal and conflict resolution skills when dealing with the resident population.

Only applications submitted using the Online Recruitment System at will be accepted

At BC Housing, we're committed to providing a healthy, safe and inclusive workplace where respect and diversity are recognized assets. We invite and welcome applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous People, People with Disabilities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and all people committed to meaningful work that makes a difference. Our supportive and collaborative workplace balances engaging and challenging work with personal development and wellness initiatives.

Indigenous candidates are welcome to connect with an Indigenous team member in our organization to discuss the recruitment process and our workplace, please contact ***email_hidden*** to arrange a call.)