Position: Groundskeeper

Term/Status: Full-time, Permanent

Department: Grounds

Reports To: Head of Grounds

Hourly Rate: $28 - $35 per hour

Start Date: ASAP

Application Closing Date: May 26, 2026

Position Overview:

The Groundskeeper works with the Grounds team to maintain and enhance all exterior areas of the St. George’s School properties, specifically two campuses with sports fields at each. This is a full-time, year-round position. The starting wage is dependent on skill set and experience, and the successful candidate would be eligible for our full benefits package. We are looking for a candidate whose knowledge and capabilities match those of someone who has thrived in a similar role for approximately one year.

This individual embodies the following St. George’s School core values: empathy, integrity, humility, respect, responsibility, and resilience.

Our community is quite special and it doesn’t take long to feel at home here. You will be part of a team that supports the success of our academic, athletic, and co-curricular initiatives, and our employees are celebrated in different ways throughout the year.

Key Responsibilities:

• Being an effective member of a cohesive team of grounds professionals.
• Adhering to guidelines and policies relating to grounds use and management.
• Maintain and care for gardens, lawns, and landscapes.
• Use hand tools and power tools to perform various tasks such as mowing, trimming, and pruning.
• Plant flowers, shrubs, and trees to enhance the overall appearance of the grounds.
• Perform line painting on sports fields for sports events.
• Helps support the maintenance of machinery and equipment.
• Installation of hardscapes; retaining walls, pavers, walkways.
• Execute a variety of outdoor projects ranging from installation and care of lawns, garden and mulch areas, constructing patios, and landscape maintenance.
• Adheres to WorkSafe BC standards.
• Rotating on-call weekend snow removal throughout the winter.
• Performing seasonal work such as raking leaves, pruning, clearing snow, salting and sanding and general Grounds duties.
• Any other activities as directed by the Head of Grounds.

Qualifications:

• Mechanical aptitude.
• High level of physical energy.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Strong organizational and records keeping abilities.
• Equipment operating experience; bobcat, ride on mowers, tractors.
• Experience with hand tools and machines related to landscaping.
• Demonstrated professionalism.
• Commitment to an independent school work environment.
• Current Class 5 or higher BC Driver’s License.
• Key competencies and EQ in the following areas: self-awareness, self-management, empathy, social expertness, initiative, and accountability.

Application Process:

Interested applicants should email a cover letter and resume to: careers@stgeorges.bc.ca.

Why Join Us:
Are you looking to use your professional expertise to make a meaningful impact? Do you thrive in an engaging community where colleagues care as much about the environment they create as the students they serve? St. George’s School is seeking dedicated and dynamic professionals who understand that a world-class education is built on a foundation of excellence, collaboration, and care. If you want to be part of a team that keeps our mission moving forward, we want to hear from you!

For almost 100 years, St. George’s School has provided a transformative education for thousands of young men. While our classrooms are the heart of the school, our 270 talented staff and faculty members are its backbone. We are all united by a single, common goal: “Building fine young men. One boy at a time.”

At St. George’s, your contributions are vital. You will be challenged, encouraged, and supported within a professional culture that pursues excellence in every department. Here, we don't just work together - we model the character we wish to see in our students, guided by our Core Values: Empathy, Humility, Integrity, Respect, and Resilience.

In order to provide the best possible learning environment for our diverse, multicultural student population, St. George's actively seeks to recruit staff from groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in independent and international schools. BIPoC and 2SLGBTQIA+ people and those with disabilities are warmly encouraged to apply, and invited to reach out for more information about our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging.

This is an exciting opportunity that offers the following:

• Competitive wage
• Benefits package including extended health and dental, pension program, life insurance and long-term disability (after 3 months)
• Professional development opportunities
• Hot meal program
• Sustainable commuting program
• Translink subsidy
• Gym/Pool onsite
• EFAP counselling program
• Regular health & wellness initiatives

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Posted On

May 12, 2026 01:14 PM PST/PDT

Closing Date & Time

May 26, 2026 11:30 PM PST/PDT

Openings

1

Job Type

Full Time

Job Category

ECE, EA and Support Staff

City

Vancouver

School/Location

St. George's School

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Salary

$28 - $35 per hour

Employment Start Date

Start Immediately

FTE

1.00

Mandatory Document

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