Backhoe Loader Operator - Groundsperson Equipment operator
About the role
**POSITION: Backhoe Loader Operator - Groundsperson Equipment Operator **
SITE: Maintenance
HOURS: 40 hrs/wk
JOB COMMENCES: Commencing ASAP****until September 16, 2026, or earlier depending on the return of the incumbent.
WAGE: AS PER UNION AGREEMENT
Required Knowledge, Education, Ability and Skills:****
- Grade 12 and certificates in power saw safety, playground safety and installation, sprinkler systems and have a good working knowledge of chain link fencing.
- A valid Class 5 BC driver's license, heavy hauler driver certification (code 20) with air endorsement.
- Ability to perform heavy lifting and capability to move heavy miscellaneous items for up to eight hours a day. A medical certificate confirming physical fitness will be required.
- Capability to work at heights and in crawl spaces.
- General knowledge and ability to maintain grounds, buildings and equipment.
- Ability to assist trades personnel when/where required
- Mechanical ability to the degree required to perform equipment operational and daily/weekly/time-based preventative maintenance
- Thorough knowledge of heavy trucks, tractors and self-propelled mowers as well as the ability to operate powered grounds equipment safely and effectively
- Perform other duties as required.
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following:
- An ability to work as a team player
- A high degree of initiative
- Excellent human relations skills
- Good judgment
- A willingness and ability to learn other tasks as required
- The ability to set priorities and multi-task
Strength:
The Grounds/Equipment Operator Position falls into the Strong Strength Demands category because of the heavy lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling demands as outlined in the following:
Agility:
The Grounds/Maintenance Position requires physical condition that must enable them to do the following physical tasks:
- Work at heights off of an extension ladder or a man-lift that has a 350 lb weight capacity and a 24-foot reach
- Access and work in crawlspaces with limited heights
Cognitively:
The Grounds/Maintenance Position requires the following:
Multi-task in order to operate machinery safely while waiting for students and other traffic
- Tolerate high noise levels for most of the workday
- Withstand constant moderate vibration for up to 8 hours per day while operating machinery
- Withstand adverse temperatures outside during the summer and winter months
- Demonstrate good verbal skills when dealing with staff, students and the public
- Exhibit good judgement to ensure the safety and well-being of students, staff and the public
The starting hourly rate of pay for this Maintenance Backhoe Loader Operator-Groundsperson Equipment Operator position is $28.98 per hour. All continuing positions receive a competitive benefits package and pension.
The Quesnel School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Posted On
April 13, 2026
Closing Date & Time
Ongoing
Openings
1
Job Type
Full Time, Contract/Term
Job Category
ECE, EA and Support Staff
Job Open To
Teachers & Administrators, Management & Professionals
City
Quesnel
School/Location
Multiple locations
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Salary
$28.98 per hour
Employment Start Date
Start Immediately
End Date
09/16/2026
Mandatory Document
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Additional Documents
Apply
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About BC Public Schools
Make a Future is the official job board for K-12 education careers in British Columbia, created through a partnership involving BC's Ministry of Education and Child Care, public school boards, First Nations, and independent schools. The platform aims to connect passionate educators, leaders, and support staff with job opportunities in BC schools.
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Backhoe Loader Operator - Groundsperson Equipment operator
About the role
**POSITION: Backhoe Loader Operator - Groundsperson Equipment Operator **
SITE: Maintenance
HOURS: 40 hrs/wk
JOB COMMENCES: Commencing ASAP****until September 16, 2026, or earlier depending on the return of the incumbent.
WAGE: AS PER UNION AGREEMENT
Required Knowledge, Education, Ability and Skills:****
- Grade 12 and certificates in power saw safety, playground safety and installation, sprinkler systems and have a good working knowledge of chain link fencing.
- A valid Class 5 BC driver's license, heavy hauler driver certification (code 20) with air endorsement.
- Ability to perform heavy lifting and capability to move heavy miscellaneous items for up to eight hours a day. A medical certificate confirming physical fitness will be required.
- Capability to work at heights and in crawl spaces.
- General knowledge and ability to maintain grounds, buildings and equipment.
- Ability to assist trades personnel when/where required
- Mechanical ability to the degree required to perform equipment operational and daily/weekly/time-based preventative maintenance
- Thorough knowledge of heavy trucks, tractors and self-propelled mowers as well as the ability to operate powered grounds equipment safely and effectively
- Perform other duties as required.
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following:
- An ability to work as a team player
- A high degree of initiative
- Excellent human relations skills
- Good judgment
- A willingness and ability to learn other tasks as required
- The ability to set priorities and multi-task
Strength:
The Grounds/Equipment Operator Position falls into the Strong Strength Demands category because of the heavy lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling demands as outlined in the following:
Agility:
The Grounds/Maintenance Position requires physical condition that must enable them to do the following physical tasks:
- Work at heights off of an extension ladder or a man-lift that has a 350 lb weight capacity and a 24-foot reach
- Access and work in crawlspaces with limited heights
Cognitively:
The Grounds/Maintenance Position requires the following:
Multi-task in order to operate machinery safely while waiting for students and other traffic
- Tolerate high noise levels for most of the workday
- Withstand constant moderate vibration for up to 8 hours per day while operating machinery
- Withstand adverse temperatures outside during the summer and winter months
- Demonstrate good verbal skills when dealing with staff, students and the public
- Exhibit good judgement to ensure the safety and well-being of students, staff and the public
The starting hourly rate of pay for this Maintenance Backhoe Loader Operator-Groundsperson Equipment Operator position is $28.98 per hour. All continuing positions receive a competitive benefits package and pension.
The Quesnel School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Apply
Posted On
April 13, 2026
Closing Date & Time
Ongoing
Openings
1
Job Type
Full Time, Contract/Term
Job Category
ECE, EA and Support Staff
Job Open To
Teachers & Administrators, Management & Professionals
City
Quesnel
School/Location
Multiple locations
+ Show more
Salary
$28.98 per hour
Employment Start Date
Start Immediately
End Date
09/16/2026
Mandatory Document
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Additional Documents
Apply
Not the right fit? Search for Backhoe Loader Operator jobs in Quesnel
About BC Public Schools
Make a Future is the official job board for K-12 education careers in British Columbia, created through a partnership involving BC's Ministry of Education and Child Care, public school boards, First Nations, and independent schools. The platform aims to connect passionate educators, leaders, and support staff with job opportunities in BC schools.