Trades Groundskeeper

Job summary

Coordinate and participate in turf and grounds maintenance, including the renovation of parks, sports fields, and cemeteries. Operate various power equipment and vehicles while providing work direction to other staff members.

Job details

Job Description Trades Groundskeeper Competition Number: 26/131A Posting Scope: Internal / External Posted Date: September 09, 2026 Closing Date: October 08, 2026, 4:30 PM PST Department: Parks, Recreation & Facilities Work schedule: Monday to Friday (40 hour work week) – Continuous (Regular, Full-Time) Salary: $42.13 per hour, Pay Grade 10 Job Code: 641 Employee Group: This is a CUPE Local 50 position Number of Vacancies: 2 POSITION FUNCTION Coordinate and participate in turf and grounds maintenance at a trades level. KEY DUTIES Participate in the renovation and maintenance of parks, sports fields, boulevards, Cemetery and grounds within the City. Assist with the installation and maintenance of automatic watering and drainage systems. Analyse and make recommendations regarding the general maintenance of parks grounds such as seeding and planting, irrigating, fertilizing. Operate a vehicle to transport equipment and materials; operate a tractor with related attachments for turf maintenance and renovation. Operate various hand tools and power equipment such as shovels, and line trimmer, rototiller, electric shears, riding mowers, chainsaws, ditch-witch and turf-cutters. Determine materials and equipment as required; perform equipment maintenance, report repairs required and damage to equipment to supervisor and mechanic shop, maintain fuel and equipment supply for staff at various work sites. Provide work direction and instruction to other staff as required, complete daily and seasonal work records and equipment slips, occasionally respond to enquiries from the public, staff and outside agencies regarding general parks information. Perform related duties where qualified. INDEPENDENCE Work is performed according to seasonal schedule and is reviewed while in progress. Issues such as schedule changes are discussed with supervisor. WORKING CONDITIONS Physical Effort: Lift and use of heavy material and equipment. (often) Operate manual and power tools and equipment. (frequent) Mental Effort: Normal. Visual/Auditory Effort: Normal. Work Environment: Work outside in all weather conditions. (frequent) Exposure to equipment noise. (often) Work in close proximity to moving traffic. (occasional) Work in an environment where protective measures must be taken to avoid exposure to chemicals and fertilizers. (occasional) KEY SKILLS AND ABILITIES Organize and prioritize work. Understand and apply turf and grounds trades skills. Use hand tools and power equipment. Direct the work of assistants. Establish and maintain effective working relationships. Deal with the public in a courteous and tactful manner. Work safely on job sites. QUALIFICATIONS Formal Education, Training and Occupational Certification: High school Graduation. Completion of 2-year Turf Diploma or completion of 4-year BC Trades Qualification in landscape horticulture or an equivalent Diploma or Trades Qualification in a related field. (2 years) Certified Irrigation Technician Levels 1 and 2 (Landscape) (24 hours) Current and valid Class 5 B.C. Driver's Licence. Experience: 1 year of related experience at the trades level or an equivalent combination of education and experience. OTHER: May be requested to substitute in a more senior position. To apply for this opportunity, you will need to create an online profile or log back into our career portal at www.victoria.ca/jobs - only online submissions will be considered. All applications must be submitted online by 4:30 pm on the closing date noted on the posting. Please be prepared to provide proof of qualifications as outlined in your resume. The City of Victoria is committed to integrating equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility into our programs, policies, spaces, and services. Our goal is to cultivate a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve and aim to become. Individuals who are Indigenous, racialized, immigrants, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+, or facing any additional barriers are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be available upon request throughout the application and selection process. If you require assistance, please email us at careers@victoria.ca.

What you’ll do

Coordinate and participate in turf and grounds maintenance, including the renovation of parks, sports fields, and cemeteries. Operate various power equipment and vehicles while providing work direction to other staff members.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma and a 2-year Turf Diploma or 4-year BC Trades Qualification in landscape horticulture. Candidates must hold a valid Class 5 B.C. Driver's Licence and have at least one year of related trades-level experience.

Listed skills

• Heavy equipment operation · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Turf maintenance
• Grounds maintenance
• Irrigation systems
• Heavy equipment operation
• Tractor operation
• Power tools
• Landscape horticulture
• Work prioritization
• Team leadership
• Public communication
• Safety compliance
• Fertilizing
• Planting
• Equipment maintenance
• Drainage systems
• Hand Tools
• Chainsaws
• Riding Mowers
• Tactfulness
• Power Tool Operation
• Rototillers
• Equipment Maintenance
• Fertilizers
• Groundskeeping
• Horticulture
• Landscaping
• Renovation
• Irrigation (Landscaping And Agriculture)
• Cutters
• Shears
• Drainage Systems

Job areas

• Trades
• Government & Public Sector
• Sports & Recreation
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Groundskeeper
• Landscaping / Groundskeeping Worker
• Gardeners, Horticultural and Nursery Growers
• Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers