Landscape and Maintenance Worker
Job No:
TSAW220
Location:
Tsawwassen
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE WORKER
Full Time Permanent
POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting to the Public Works Supervisor, this position maintains TFN parks, boulevards, and public spaces. The role performs horticultural, turf, and general maintenance duties while supporting broader Public Works operations.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain landscaped areas including mowing, trimming, planting, pruning, and watering
- Maintain parks, boulevards, sports fields, trees, and rights-of-way
- Assist with pathways, irrigation, playgrounds, and site infrastructure
- Operate trucks, skid steer, mowers, tractors, and landscape equipment
- Use hand and power tools safely and effectively
- Complete inspections, logs, and basic equipment maintenance
- Provide traffic control and respond to public inquiries
- Collect data and support inventory tracking systems
- Assist other Public Works operations as required
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
- Minimum 2 years of landscape maintenance or horticulture experience preferred
- Experience with municipal or commercial landscape work preferred
- Experience with irrigation systems, including basic troubleshooting is considered an asset.
- Pesticide Applicator Certification is considered an asset
- Knowledge of horticulture and landscape maintenance practices
- Ability to operate and maintain a variety of equipment safely
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Willingness to learn and take on new tasks
- Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License
- Criminal Record Check required
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Outdoor, physical work in varying weather conditions
- Exposure to equipment, noise, traffic, and environmental conditions
- Occasional lifting of heavy materials and equipment
- Standard hours Monday–Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm, with occasional evening or weekend work based on community needs
COMPENSATION
- $28 to $33 per hour. Placement within the pay scale is based on a review of skills, experience and internal equity
- Annual cost of living increases
- BC Municipal Pension Plan – employee contributes 8.61%, employer contributes 9.31%
- Excellent benefits, 100% paid by employer:
- 100% prescriptions paid, no deductible
- 100% basic dental coverage, no deductible
- 100% varied paramedical coverage
- 15 Personal days per year
- Paid time off during the Christmas & New Year break
- Paid vacation time
We wish to thank all interested applicants; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.
Pursuant to the Tsawwassen First Nation Government Employees Act, first priority in hiring among qualified applicants will be given to Tsawwassen Members, second priority to spouses (as defined in s. 3 (1) of the BC Family Law Act) of Tsawwassen Members, and third priority to members of other First Nations. If you fall within one of these categories and you wish to have this voluntary information considered as part of your application, please indicate the applicable category in your cover letter.
