Assistant, Groundskeeper

Abbotsford, BC
On-site
Posted Oct 5, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Apply by: Nov 2, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Entry level

Job summary

Maintain the appearance, cleanliness, and safety of campus grounds, parking lots, entrances, walkways, and patios at the Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses. Perform seasonal landscaping and groundskeeping tasks, including garden and lawn care, pruning, debris cleanup, and snow removal, using hand and powered tools.

Job details

Job Summary The Groundskeeper Assistant provides detailed grounds keeping services to UFV, maintaining the general appearance, cleanliness and safety of campus grounds, parking lots, entrances, walkways and patios. Key responsibilities include seasonal maintenance of the existing grounds and landscaping on the Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses by operating hand and powered tools and equipment. Tasks primarily include litter pick up, garden maintenance (watering, weeding, mulching), lawn maintenance, power blowing, pruning, shearing, edging, tree debris cleanup, and snow removal. This role ensures that grounds are pleasant, both visually and operatively, at all times. Qualifications Certificate in Landscape Horticulture required from a recognized institution preferred. One (1) year commercial gardening experience, grounds keeping, and/or green industry, preferably at a large institution. Valid BC Drivers License, and own (or have access to) a vehicle. Strong aptitude for landscape maintenance, soft landscape construction and/or ecology. First Aid training desirable. Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks appropriately. The ability to direct and follow a set work schedule with minimum direction required. How to Apply Please submit your resume and cover letter by the application deadline. About UFV The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the traditional territory of the Halq'eméylem-speaking peoples. We express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in Stó:lo Tém:éxw (Stó:lo Land; Stó:lo World). In all that we do, UFV strives to support and honour the Stó:lo peoples goals of self-determination and well-being on these lands. A commitment to Indigenization and Reconciliation is core to our institutional Vision and Integrated Strategic Plan: IYAQAWTXW — which means House of Transformation. This commitment includes the goal of centering Indigenous ways of knowing throughout our organization, recognizing our responsibilities to community, and a multi-year plan to increase the number of Indigenous faculty, staff, and administrators working at UFV. UFV has campus locations in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission, and Hope in the beautiful British Columbia, and in Chandigarh, India. Recognized as one of BC's top employers, UFV offers a combination of career and lifestyle benefits. Join a team of 1,400 passionate professionals who value integrity, inclusivity and excellence. At UFV, you will serve a vibrant community and shape the future of 15,000 students. Indigenization, equity, and diversity are essential to our work as a university. A diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented and marginalized. At UFV, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we proudly serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of groups that experience discrimination due to race, colour, place of origin, ancestry, and/or religion, persons who identify as women and 2SLGBTQ+, and persons with disabilities. We invite applicants to complete a confidential self-identification survey as part of the application process. All questions are voluntary, with an option to decline to answer. Information will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the recruitment process, and results are not shared with the selection committee. Inquiries about the survey may be directed to careers@ufv.ca. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In an effort to be both environmentally and fiscally responsible, UFV will contact only candidates receiving an interview. We thank all applicants for considering UFV for employment. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/ or a verification of their education credentials. UFV is committed to the principle of equity in employment.

What you’ll do

Requirements

A Landscape Horticulture certificate from a recognized institution is preferred, along with one year of commercial gardening, groundskeeping, or green-industry experience. Applicants should have a valid British Columbia driver's license and access to a vehicle, landscape maintenance aptitude, strong time-management skills, and the ability to work to a schedule with minimal direction; first aid training is desirable.