Start Date: July 2, 2026

End Date: August 28, 2026

Reports to: Director of Facilities and Campus Improvement

Status: Full-time, temporary

Days and Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 7:30AM to 3:30PM

Position Summary

The Summer Grounds Worker supports the maintenance and care of the school’s outdoor spaces under the direction of the Director of Facilities & Campus Improvement and Groundskeeper. This is an entry-level, hands-on role suited for someone who enjoys physical outdoor work and is interested in learning basic landscaping and grounds maintenance practices or has experience working as a landscaper.

Key Responsibilities

Grounds Maintenance Support

• Assist with lawn care, including mowing, trimming, and edging

• Support the maintenance of gardens and flower beds, including planting and weeding

• Help with planting shrubs, trees, and seasonal flowers

• Collect and remove garbage, leaves, and general debris from grounds and walkways

• Assist with watering and basic plant care

General Assistance

• Work alongside the Groundskeeper on daily tasks and seasonal projects
• Support basic campus upkeep, including cleanliness and presentation of outdoor areas

Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Skills, attributes, and qualifications

• Ability to follow safe procedures for use of fertilizers, pesticides, fungicides, and herbicides

• Interest in outdoor work and landscaping

• Ability to perform physical labour in various weather conditions

• Willingness to learn and take direction

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Strong work ethic, reliability, and positive attitude

To find out more about Meadowridge School, visit our website meadowridge.bc.ca