Description
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 33 (Chilliwack)
SEASONAL LABOURER - 4 POSITIONS
May 5, 2025 - August 29, 2025
40 hours per week
The Chilliwack School District is looking for enthusiastic, qualified Seasonal Labourers to work on a temporary basis from May 5, 2025, to August 29, 2025. Successful applicants are required to have a valid BC Class 5 Drivers License and basic knowledge of and skill in the effective and safe operation and routine maintenance of equipment used.
With regular direction by a Grounds Foreman, the Seasonal Labourer performs a variety of manual and semi-skilled tasks relating to grounds and building maintenance on a temporary basis. They work co-operatively, with other employees, students and the public. The rate of pay is $25.51 per hour
Interested applicants should submit a complete application package that includes:
- a cover letter
- a detailed resume outlining relevant qualifications and work experience
- the names and contact information of at least two individuals who have supervised your work
Please apply on Make a Future ( ) to:
Allan Van Tassel
Maintenance Department
Chilliwack School District No. 33 (Chilliwack)
44877 Yale Road, Chilliwack, BC V2R 4H3
LABOURER (SEASONAL)
Division: 2 (Maintenance)
Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor
Job Summary
With regular direction by a Crew Chief, the Seasonal Labourer performs a variety of manual and semi-skilled tasks relating to grounds and building maintenance on a temporary basis. He/she works cooperatively with other employees, students and the public.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Operates grounds maintenance equipment, such as gang mowers, tractors, and sweepers.
- Performs landscaping duties such as planting, liming, fertilizing and pruning.
- Performs sports field maintenance including marking fields and tracks, moving goal posts and fencing.
- Mixes and places (pours) concrete.
- Hauls equipment and furniture, such as stages, risers, chairs and towelling.
- Performs parking lot maintenance including sweeping, asphalt repair, placing barricades and weed control.
- Performs manual tasks such as digging, raking and loading.
- Reports work completed including time and materials used.
- Cleans shop including emptying garbage cans.
- Performs other maintenance related or emergent duties.
Hand tools, air tools, power tools, ladder, chain hoist, scaffolding, truck, aerial bucket, mower, tractor, sweeper, blade sharpener.
Required Knowledge, Ability, Skills
- Completion of Grade 10 or equivalent.
- A valid B.C. Class 5 driver's licence.
- Basic knowledge of and skill in the effective and safe operation and routine maintenance of the equipment used.
- Knowledge of health and safety practices, including Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System and Workers' Compensation Board regulations.
- Good health and strength sufficient to perform the required manual tasks.
- Ability to work in confined areas and at heights.
- Ability to use courtesy and tact in the explanation of and discussion of information in contacts with public, parents, staff and students.
- Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to perform individually and as part of a team.