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Campus Planning & Facilities Management Abbotsford (King Road) Chilliwack (CEP) Application deadline: October 19, 2026 Job Number: J0926-0727 Status: Permanent Open Positions: 1 Salary Schedule: Staff Salary Schedule, Group 3 Hours/Week: 17.5 Salary: $24.62 - $29.40/Hour Position Description Job Summary The Groundskeeper Assistant provides detailed grounds keeping services to UFV, maintaining the general appearance, cleanliness and safety of campus grounds, parking lots, entrances, walkways and patios.

Key responsibilities include seasonal maintenance of the existing grounds and landscaping on the Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses by operating hand and powered tools and equipment.

Tasks primarily include litter pick up, garden maintenance (watering, weeding, mulching), lawn maintenance, power blowing, pruning, shearing, edging, tree debris cleanup, and snow removal.





This role ensures that grounds are pleasant, both visually and operatively, at all times.

Qualifications Certificate in Landscape Horticulture required from a recognized institution preferred.

One (1) year commercial gardening experience, grounds keeping, and/or green industry, preferably at a large institution.

Valid BC Drivers License, and own (or have access to) a vehicle.

Strong aptitude for landscape maintenance, soft landscape construction and/or ecology.

First Aid training desirable.

Solid time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks appropriately.

The ability to direct and follow a set work schedule with minimum direction required.

How to Apply Please submit your resume and cover letter by the application deadline.

📌 Assistant, Groundskeeper (Abbotsford)
🏢 University of the Fraser Valley
📍 Abbotsford