Building & Grounds Maintenance Worker

Glenlyon Norfolk School (GNS) is an independent JK to Grade 12 International Baccalaureate and Round Square day and boarding school located on two campuses in Victoria, BC, Canada. At GNS, we provide an exceptional educational experience for students from age three to Grade 12, emphasizing robust academics, healthy social and emotional development, and inquiry-based, student-centred learning within a supportive community. Guided by the IB framework, we foster creativity, critical thinking, and a love of learning that prepares students for success in school and beyond.

Behind that experience is a facilities team that takes pride in safety, quality, responsiveness, and service. We are seeking a skilled member to join our team to help maintain our campuses to a high standard and contribute to a safe, welcoming environment for students, staff, and families. We seek great candidates for the following opportunity:

Building & Grounds Maintenance Worker

Permanent, full-time position

Sunday to Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Start: Immediate

Position Overview:

The Building & Grounds Maintenance Worker is responsible for maintaining the safe, functional, and well-presented operation of all school campuses and residential properties. Reporting to the Facilities Manager, this hands-on role delivers a wide range of facility repairs, preventative maintenance, and groundskeeping services, ensuring building systems, equipment and outdoor spaces are well maintained. Working independently and collaboratively across multiple sites, this position troubleshoots issues and supports daily campus operations and security. For a more detailed description of duties, please visit this link.

What You’ll Bring

We are looking for a candidate with five years of experience in grounds and facilities maintenance.  Certification or coursework related to a trade or trades is desirable; however, an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered. You will have a strong mechanical aptitude and be driven to produce high quality work both independently and as part of a team. General knowledge of multiple trades and experience in the use of common hand and power tools required for routine maintenance is necessary. Candidates must have the ability to perform physically demanding work and lift/carry heavy objects using safe practices. A valid BC driver’s license is also required.

Our “Must-Haves”

You will be a caring and compassionate individual who actively lives the GNS values of Truth, Courage, Caring, Individuality and Community. You will demonstrate a high degree of professionalism and integrity, be driven to succeed, and show a strong commitment to high work standards and continuous improvement. You will have a natural ability to connect with others, be tactful and diplomatic in your approach, and know how to get things done. Impeccable attention to detail and effective organization, time management and prioritization skills are required to deliver desired results.

Why work for GNS? 

Working with GNS means you’ll be joining a community that fosters a collaborative, caring and inclusive culture. We are a committed group of people who love what we do and believe firmly in living our values.  We work hard but we also believe in having fun while we’re at it! 

GNS offers a comprehensive total compensation package including immediate benefits with a health spending account and virtual health care, plus a generous RRSP program, tuition discount, free parking, wellness programs, fitness centre and much more. Salary range is $58,607 - $65,119, depending on experience.

We encourage interested applicants to apply by Friday, February 13, 2026. This position will remain open until filled.

It is the policy of Glenlyon Norfolk School to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. Additionally, we invite those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity and inclusion and who will assist us in expanding our capacity in this regard. To correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada, we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized. All qualified people are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those short-listed will be contacted.

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