Job Description

Turf Care Technician & Grounds Horticulture

The Surrey School District respectfully acknowledges that our schools reside on the traditional, unceded, and shared territories of Coast Salish peoples: The q? ic?? y? - Katzie, the q?wa:n????n? - Kwantlen and the SEMYOME - Semiahmoo First Nations, who have been stewards of this land since time immemorial.


Surrey Schools values an inclusive school district where equity is deeply embedded, and diversity welcomed. We acknowledge the profound responsibility we all have in ensuring that our schools and district sites foster an atmosphere where everyone feels secure, respected, and valued. Our commitment to providing a quality education extends beyond academic excellence; we are committed to creating and cultivating diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free environments for all applicants, employees, students, and their families. Our identity, as Surrey Schools, is expressed in the shared values of openness, fairness and tolerance and recognizes the importance of diversity of identity and thought. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.


Spread across one of the fastest-growing cities in British Columbia, Surrey Schools provides quality education to over 82,000 students with 124 schools sites and a variety of other learning facilities, offering a broad range of innovative programs and services to support the learning of our students. The Surrey School District team of approximately 13,000 employees works tirelessly every day to ensure that children are getting the best start they can, providing the preparation to be our leaders of tomorrow.


Reporting to the Grounds Foreman and Turf Care Technician Charge Hand in the Grounds Department, the Turf Care Technician is responsible for maintaining 95 irrigated and non-irrigated sports fields in Surrey and White Rock. The incumbent will carry out and assist in coordinating: irrigation, topdressing, over-seeding, aerating, fertilizing, routine repair and mowing. Work involves physical labour, routine inspection, record keeping and report writing. Other duties include participation in construction and renovation projects as well as the supervision and training of Grounds staff.


The Grounds Department offers staff great work-life balance with a shift of 7am-3pm, Monday to Friday, exceptional quality tools and equipment, a well-maintained fleet of vehicles and a beautiful District Facilities Centre located in the heart of Surrey.


A valid unrestricted Class 5 BC Drivers' license; Completion of a two-year diploma in Turf Management or Landscape Technology; Minimum three years' experience in golf or turf field maintenance or a minimum of three years' experience in a municipal or parks department setting; Must have experience in irrigation maintenance, installation and programming. Preference given to applicants with experience working with IQ4 Central Control irrigation software and integrated pest management. Exceptional communication skills. Physical stamina to carry out the duties of this position in all weather conditions.
This is a unionized position that offers a 37.5 hour work week with an hourly wage rate of $40.65, plus a liberal benefit package including Municipal Pension, health, vacation and sick benefits.


Interested and qualified applicants should apply on-line at

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The closing date for this position is

4:00 pm, November 12, 2025

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Note:

Successful applicants will be required to consent to a Criminal Records Search prior to employment. Only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. To all others, thank you for your interest.