Posted 11 hours ago
Groundskeeper 2
@ City of Surrey
British Columbia
Overview
City of Surrey is hiring a Groundskeeper 2 for its Parks Division to maintain park grounds, turf and gardens and supervise a small work team. The role is a regular full-time union position at $39.75 per hour, with one opening.
Pay:
$39.75 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Perform gardening, pruning, planting, weeding and mulching
- Maintain turf in passive open spaces
- Train seasonal staff and supervise small work teams
- Respond to public inquiries and assist with records
Requirements summary:
- Grade 12 with post-secondary courses or certificate/diploma
- 2 years or less recent landscape maintenance experience, depending on education
- Valid BC driver's licence with safe driving record
- Physically able to carry heavy manual work in all weather
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-06
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-06
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | General labour |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Client sites |
| Position | On the move |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector |
| Education | High school (required), College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Landscape maintenance, Horticulture |
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City of Surrey
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We are one of the fastest growing, culturally diverse cities in Canada. We are a forward thinking, globally recognized leader in building vibrant, sustainable communities through technology and innovation. Our combination of entrepreneurial approach, big city resources, and remarkable growth have given us opportunities to build an inclusive and sustainable city where people can live, work and play. Social Media Terms of Use:
- LinkedIn followers
- 41,038
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 2,367
- Reported office locations
- 13450 104 Avenue, Surrey, British Columbia V3T 1V8, CA
- 6651 148 St, Surrey, British Columbia, CA
- 9353 160 St, Surrey, British Columbia, CA
- 2336 166 St, Surrey, British Columbia, CA
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- City of Surrey
- Specialties
- City Government
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We are one of the fastest growing, culturally diverse cities in Canada. We are a forward thinking, globally recognized leader in building vibrant, sustainable communities through technology and innovation. Our combination of entrepreneurial approach, big city resources, and remarkable growth have given us opportunities to build an inclusive and sustainable city where people can live, work and play. Social Media…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Government Administration |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Surrey, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Government Agency |
| Year founded | 1879 |
| Specialties | City Government |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 18 |
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Overview
As one of the fastest growing cities in Canada, City of Surrey is a globally recognized leader in building vibrant, sustainable communities through technology and innovation. City of Surrey employees are talented innovators, inspired by meaningful work and the opportunity to drive our city and their careers forward. Build a City. Build a Future at the City of Surrey.
Employment Status
Union - CUPE Local 402 - Regular Full-Time
Scope
The City of Surrey's Parks Division maintains more than 200 parks to meet the needs of our growing communities. We're looking for a Groundskeeper 2 to perform gardening, grounds and turf maintenance, litter control, and field inspections. The role also involves training seasonal staff, supervising a small work team, and responding to inquiries from the public and community groups.
Responsibilities
Groundskeepers maintain park grounds and turf and provide customer service through their interactions with the public. Typical duties include:
- Perform gardening tasks, including pruning, planting, weeding, and mulching.
- Maintain turf in passive open spaces.
- Train seasonal staff and supervise small work teams.
- Respond to public inquiries.
- Assist with reports and record keeping.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will meet one of the following criteria:
- Completed Grade 12, supplemented by the successful completion of five additional relevant courses from an approved post-secondary institution, plus 2 years recent experience in landscape maintenance/construction.
- Completion of Grade 12, supplemented by a Technical Certificate Program (one-year full-time) from an approved post-secondary institution, plus 18 months of recent experience in landscape maintenance/construction
- Completion of a diploma program from an approved post-secondary institution, plus a minimum of 6 months recent experience in landscape maintenance/construction.
You must also:
- have a valid BC Driver's License with a safe driving record
- Pesticide Application's License - to be obtained before the completion of probation period.
- be physically able to carry work of a heavy manual nature in all weather conditions.
Other Information
Number of Job Openings: 1
Hourly Rate: $39.75
Conditions of Employment
This position requires completion of a Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check.
Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
Closing Date
This job will be posted until November 20, 2026
Our Values
Integrity - Service - Teamwork - Innovation - Community
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