Groundsperson - 12-18 month term

Position Details

Posting Information

Posting Number CK54166P
Position Title Groundsperson - 12-18 month term
No. of Staff Required 1
Position Type Term
If Term position, enter length of Term in months 12 months - up to 18 months
Position Groups CUPE Civic
Division Infrastructure (DV220)
Department Parks Services (DP169)
Department Name Parks & Beaches
Branch Parks and Beaches (BR290)
Organizational Information

Purpose of your Position - Non Union
Classification Summary - Union A Groundsperson II performs horticultural and maintenance functions in the operation of City parks, gardens, sportsfields, the nursery facilities and other green spaces. The work involves a variety of disciplines including turf grass management, irrigation systems, horticultural propagation, pest management and arboriculture.

Duties - Union

• Constructs, prepares, lays out and installs new planting areas and irrigation systems; tests, maintains, repairs and winterizes irrigation systems.
• Plants flowers and trees; mows turf areas; waters, weeds, fertilizes and applies pesticides and herbicides to various planted areas; prunes trees and shrubs; and performs related horticultural duties.
• Operates various parks maintenance equipment and machinery (e.g. tractors, edgers, weed trimmers, pruners, chain saws, etc.), vehicles, irrigation systems, and a variety of hand and power tools.
• Performs routine maintenance, minor repairs and lubrication of equipment.
• Picks up and disposes of debris and litter. May be required to handle hazardous waste (e.g. found used needles).
• Performs snow and ice control duties.
• Receives and responds to service request from staff, contractors and the public.
• Maintains various written records (e.g. activity reports, vandalism reports, etc.)
• May provide “crew -leader” direction and instruction to helpers (typically less experienced staff and students) on specific job requirements, equipment operation and safety procedures.
• Manual labour is required.

Results and Activities - Non union
Credentials - Union

• Horticulture Diploma
• Experience
• BC Drivers License – Class 5

Knowledge - Non Union
Skills & Abilities - Non Union
Competencies

• Flexibility
• People Management
• Service Excellence

Posting Text

Physical Demands lift 50 lbs
work alone
work in all weather conditions
Special Instructions to Applicant Internal candidates please note that in order to be considered based on your seniority, applications must be received by 4:00pm on June 9th.
Please attach copies of your education/membership(s) as “other documents” Please ensure that you have a resume and Driver’s Abstract to attach, as these are required documents when applying to this posting. If you do not currently possess a Driver’s Licence, or are waiting to receive a Driver’s Abstract, you are still eligible to apply. Please upload a word document stating “Driver’s Abstract is on order” or “Do not possess a Driver’s Licence”
Additional Hiring Information Testing may be required. If no fully qualified candidates apply, those not fully qualified may be considered for a training opportunity. Training rates will apply.
Positions that become vacant within the same classification may be filled as a result of this posting if the vacancy occurs within 30 days of closing.
The City of Kelowna is committed to being an organization that values and reflects its community’s diverse population, and to fostering an equitable, inclusive and progressive work environment where everyone can be their authentic self and feels a sense of belonging
Pay Rate $35.60 per hour plus 14% in lieu of vacation, statutory holidays and benefits
Posting Date 06/03/2026
Closing Date 06/23/2026
Days of Work Monday-Friday
Standard Hours per Day 8
Hours of Work 6-3
Work Location PARKS OFFICE/YARD
Specify Work Location Guisichan gardens , Central Kelowna

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• Driver's Abstract

Optional Documents

• Other Document 1

• Other Document 2

• Other Document 3

• Other Document 4