Employment Opportunities

Pacific Academy is requesting applications from qualified individuals for the position of Lead Groundskeeper. This is a full time, full year salaried position with a full benefits package.
The Lead Groundskeeper directs work, resource and equipment involving campus landscaping, road and parking lot maintenance. They report to the Facility manager and are part of a team of facility staff to ensure a safe and well-maintained campus for our community.

Successful Candidate should:

• Have a personal faith. The successful candidate will be required to provide a pastoral reference and annually sign the Pacific Academy Statement of Faith and Code of Conduct;
• Be prepared to submit to a Criminal Record Check;
• Minimum of 5 years experience and/or certification in Turf management and Horticulture/Landscape systems.

Responsibilities:

• Supervision and Coordination: Overseeing and scheduling grounds related routines, handling service requests, and ensuring efficient workflow. 
• Quality Control: Ensuring all work is completed to established standards of quality and appearance. 
• Landscape Maintenance: Planting, pruning, mowing, fertilizing, and maintaining lawns, athletic fields gardens, trees, and shrubs. 
• Athletic Field Maintenance: Upkeep of both natural a sand-based turf and synthetic athletics fields.
• Hardscape Maintenance: Maintaining and overseeing the upkeep of walkways, parking lots, and other paved or structural elements. Ensure all surfaces are safe and in good condition in all seasons.
• Equipment and Materials: Ensuring proper maintenance of groundskeeping equipment, playground inspections and repair. Managing inventory and ordering supplies. 
• Safety and Training: Ensuring WorkSafe regulations are followed, provide training to staff on equipment operation and safety procedures. Support daytime campus security protocol.
• Machinery operations: Knowledge and skill of operating landscaping, snow removal, lifts, tractors … equipment.

This position requires candidates to:

• work outdoors in all weather conditions;
• perform physical activities, tasks and skills;
• work early mornings, weekend and holidays when called upon (e.g. Snow/ice removal or special events);
• communicate clearly and effectively to staff both verbally and through written correspondence;
• have an ability to lead a team as well as work independently within school expectations;
• have Valid BC Driver's license.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to careers@mypacificacademy.net and download a Pastor Reference Form for their pastor to complete and submit directly to careers@mypacificacademy.net.