Golf Maintenance Lead Hand / Senior Groundskeeper

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; Whistler; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hotel as a Golf Maintenance Lead Hand/Senior Groundskeeper in Whistler. This full-time, seasonal role offers competitive pay and benefits while maintaining a premier golf course in a stunning mountain setting.

Benefits

Subsidized staff accommodation

Complimentary meals during shifts

Employee Travel Program discounts

Leisure benefits including golf and ski passes

Qualifications

• Extensive golf maintenance experience required.
• Supervisory experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the golf course's overall appearance.
• Apply fertilizers and pesticides, recording each application.
• Assist in training maintenance staff.

Skills

Golf Maintenance

Supervisory

Irrigation Systems

Education

Certification in a related field

Job description

Golf Maintenance Lead Hand / Senior Groundskeeper

Join our team at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts as a Golf Maintenance Lead Hand / Senior Groundskeeper.

Company Overview

Nestled at the base of Blackcomb Mountain, just two hours north of Downtown Vancouver, Fairmont Chateau Whistler offers mountain luxury with ski-in, ski-out access in winter and an on-site championship golf course in summer. We are Canada’s year-round outdoor adventure destination, featuring 5 dining outlets, a slope-side Health Club, and 519 guestrooms and suites.

Position Details

This is a full-time, seasonal role, available throughout the 2025 golf season until October 2025.

Compensation

• Lead Hand - $24.25/hour
• Senior Groundskeeper - $21.85/hour

Responsibilities

• Maintain the golf course's overall appearance and ensure greens are in optimal condition
• Apply fertilizers and pesticides, recording each application
• Operate power tools and equipment safely
• Assist in training maintenance staff
• Manage operational, administrative, and team needs

Qualifications

• Extensive golf maintenance experience
• Supervisory experience is an asset
• Knowledge of irrigation systems preferred
• Experience with fertilizer and chemical calibration and application preferred
• Certification/diploma in a related field required
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License required

Benefits

• Subsidized staff accommodation
• Complimentary meals during shifts
• Employee Travel Program discounts worldwide
• Leisure benefits including golf and ski passes

Additional Information

You must be legally eligible to work in Canada; we cannot assist with work authorization. Apply at www.Whister-Jobs.ca. For accommodations during the application or interview process, contact [e-mail].