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In Campus Planning & Facilities Management Application deadline: November 3, 2026 Job Number: J1026-0332 Status: Permanent Open Positions: 1 Anticipated Start Date: 23/11/2026 Campus(es): Abbotsford (King Road), Chilliwack (CEP) Hours/Week: 35 % Full Time: 100 Total Months/Year: 12 Salary Schedule: Staff Salary Schedule, Group 8 Salary: $64,096.86 - $76,450.94/Year Position Description Job Summary The Supervisor, Grounds provides leadership to grounds maintenance to ensure that university lawns, gardens, and plant displays are pleasant and healthy.

The Supervisor utilizes excellent organizational and communication skills to schedule and direct the timely maintenance of all campus gardens, lawns, parking lots, exterior entrances, patios, walkways, and undeveloped areas.

The incumbent oversees grounds staff and provides direction and training in the proper use of tools and equipment as necessary.

The Supervisor promotes respectful, responsible and safe workplace practices in accordance with UFV and other regulatory bodies.

In addition, the Supervisor, Grounds utilizes knowledge of a variety of plants, including trees,



shrubs and flowers to produce current landscape design, and coordinates installation.

Qualifications Two (2) year Diploma in Landscape Horticulture from a recognized institution.

Four (4) years related experience in grounds and turf maintenance, grounds keeping, and/or green industry (preferably at a large institution), including three (3) years of progressive supervisory experience and the ability to direct and follow a set work schedule with minimum direction required.

International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Arborist certification preferred.

Valid BC Driver’s License (Class 5) and own (or have access to) a vehicle for travel between campuses.

Safe work and first aid training desirable.

Certification, or courses in landscape design.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Superior organizational and coordination skills.

Experience in coordinating and monitoring of contracted landscaping services is desirable.

The position may require alternate shifts.

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

📌 Supervisor, Grounds (Abbotsford)
🏢 University of the Fraser Valley
📍 Abbotsford