Sports Turf Specialist - Vancouver, Canada - St. George's School

St. George's School

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Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Position:
Sports Turf Specialist (Seasonal position until October 2023)

Department:
Grounds

Reports to:
Head of Grounds

Starting date:

ASAP
The Sports Turf Specialist works with the Grounds team to maintain and enhance all exterior areas of the St. George's School properties, but applies special attention to the turf grass athletic fields (three) between the two campuses. This is a seasonal position, beginning
ASAP and concluding late October.

This individual embodies the following core competencies: empathy, integrity, humility, respect, responsibility, and resilience.

In order to provide the best possible learning environment for our highly diverse, multicultural student population, St. George's actively seeks to recruit staff from groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in independent and international schools.

BIPoC and 2SLGBTQ+ people and those with disabilities are warmly encouraged to apply, and invited to reach out for more information about our commitment to pluralism.

Responsibilities will include:

Being an effective member of a cohesive team of grounds professionals.
Adhering to guidelines and policies relating to grounds use and management.
Responsible for the maintenance of sports field turf: top dressing, seeding, fertilizing, mowing, aerating, edging, weed control, watering.
Perform line painting on sports fields for sports events.
Schedule and maintain irrigation systems.
Helps support the maintenance of machinery and equipment.
Develop and implement IPM strategies.
Adheres to Works Safe BC standards.
Assists with planning for and implementing special events on the school grounds.
Assist with daily traffic control when necessary.
Assists the grounds teams with soft and hard landscaping as required: planting flower beds, trimming trees/shrubs, maintaining outdoor fixtures, tiered gardens, pathways, paving stone patios, and signage.
Performing seasonal work, such as raking leaves, chipping ice, clearing drains, salting and sanding.
Any other activities as directed by the Head of Grounds.

Qualifications will include:

2 years' experience managing turf grass.
Horticultural soft and hard landscaping experience an asset.
Irrigation experience is considered an asset.
Turf related machinery and implement experience as asset.
Mechanical aptitude.
Pesticide applicators license preferred.
High level of physical energy.
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Ability to multitask.
Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
Strong organizational and records keeping abilities.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated professionalism.
Commitment to an independent school work environment.
Current Class 5 or higher BC Driver's License.
Key competencies and EQ in the following areas: selfawareness, selfmanagement, empathy, social expertness, initiative, and accountability.