Groundskeeper - Snow Removal

Job summary

The Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining the property's safety, cleanliness, and aesthetic appeal through tasks such as snow removal, litter collection, and general maintenance. This role involves labor-intensive outdoor work to ensure a high-quality first impression for guests.

Job details

Company Description Join the team at Fairmont Banff Springs. Set in one of Western Canada’s most spectacular alpine destinations, Banff offers a unique community of hospitality enthusiasts, outdoor adventure seekers, artists, entertainers, and families alike. It's the perfect work/life combination. Job Description In order to exceed visitors’ expectations, a Groundskeeper takes enormous pride in the high attention to detail they give to the property’s safety, cleanliness, and maintenance. As our guests arrive, the exterior property is their first impression for their luxury stay. Starting Rate: $20.80 per hour We recognize tenure through our compensation. Hourly rates increase after six months, and yearly to three years. At three years the pay rate for this role would be $23.72 This position will start immediate - April 15, this is a seasonal position. Job Duties Include: Reporting to the Grounds Manager, responsibilities and essential job functions include, but are not limited to, the following: Consistently offer professional, engaging, and friendly service Ensuring the entire property is safe and clean: free of litter, spills, gravel, and plant debris Changing of rubbish and recycling bins, emptying of ash tubes, and replenishing of wood piles Labor intensive work in the form of shoveling, chipping, digging, lifting, carrying, etc. with a strong attention to detail Various snow removal tasks ensuring paths, sidewalks, stairs are free of snow and ice at all times Various tasks involving property maintenance, tree health, and firewood Assisting with various outdoor projects and seasonal requirements Other duties as assigned Qualifications Your Skills & Qualifications: Must have a Class 5 Driver’s License and Driver’s Abstract in good standing Previous landscaping experience is an asset Constant standing, walking, and bending throughout 8hr shift Must be able to push, pull, lift, and carry up to 70 lbs., sometimes up and down stairs Comfortable working on ladders while holding/lifting items Must be able to work outside in a variety of weather conditions Additional Information Job Perks & Benefits: Subsidized staff accommodation provided on-site for full time status employees One complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria (additional meals can be purchased for $8/meal) Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Vision & Dental) including extended benefits like; Mental Health, Orthodontics, Fertility Drugs and Gender Affirmation for full time permanent status employees Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching up to 5% of annual earnings for full time permanent status employees Employee travel program with discounts on room rates as well as on food & beverage at Fairmont & Accor properties world-wide Access to the Mountain Explorer Travel Program – exclusive room rates for colleagues, which includes 50% off all food & beverage when staying at Fairmont Resorts in Lake Louise, Jasper & Whistler Discounts while using our resort’s Food & Beverage Outlets, Fitness Centre, Spa and Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Courses Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization. APPLY TODAY: Whether you're just launching your career or looking for a new adventure, we invite you to visit www.banffspringsjobs.com to learn more about Fairmont Banff Springs and the extraordinary opportunities that exist within our resort! We encourage you to let us know if you require any accommodations through the application/recruitment process, and we will work with you to meet your needs. Persons who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence: [email protected] Job-Category: Engineering & Maintenance Job Type: Temporary Job Schedule: Full-Time

What you’ll do

The Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining the property's safety, cleanliness, and aesthetic appeal through tasks such as snow removal, litter collection, and general maintenance. This role involves labor-intensive outdoor work to ensure a high-quality first impression for guests.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a valid Class 5 Driver’s License and be physically capable of lifting up to 70 lbs and working in various weather conditions. Previous landscaping experience is considered an asset for this seasonal position.

Benefits

• Subsidized staff accommodation
• Complimentary meal per shift
• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Mental health support
• Orthodontics
• Fertility drugs
• Gender affirmation
• Defined contribution pension plan
• Employee travel program
• Food and beverage discounts
• Fitness centre access
• Spa discounts
• Golf course discounts

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Snow removal
• Grounds maintenance
• Landscaping
• Physical labor
• Attention to detail
• Lifting
• Ladder safety
• Property maintenance
• Tree health
• Customer service
• Snow Removal
• Valid Driver's License
• Mental Health
• Cleanliness
• Groundskeeping
• Orthodontics
• Property Maintenance
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Hospitality
• Trades
• Engineering
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Groundskeeper
• Landscaping / Groundskeeping Worker
• Gardeners, Horticultural and Nursery Growers
• Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers

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