Grounds Lead Hand - Outdoor Campus & Snow Ops

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity; Banff; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading arts and creativity center in Banff is seeking a Grounds Lead Hand to oversee landscape maintenance and snow removal. The candidate should have at least two years of groundskeeping experience, a Class '5' Alberta driver’s license, and provide guidance to the grounds team. The position includes maintaining safety standards and operating equipment like skid steers and snow plows. Competitive salary of $45,415.50 to $47,677.50 based on experience plus benefits like onsite fitness and health coverage.

Benefits

Transitional staff housing options

Professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Health care spending account

Cafeteria and restaurant discounts

Fitness facility at a discounted rate

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years professional groundskeeping or landscaping experience is required.
• Good working knowledge of general horticultural practices and grounds maintenance.
• Experience operating and repairing landscaping tools and machinery is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Meet with the Manager for project directives and response planning.
• Direct the Grounds staff and Equipment Operators in their assignments.
• Maintain campus grounds, ensuring safety and compliance during snow removal.

Skills

Groundskeeping experience

Landscape construction knowledge

Equipment operation

Irrigation practices

Education

Class '5' Alberta driver’s license

Tools

Skid steer loaders

Snow plows

Job description

A leading arts and creativity center in Banff is seeking a Grounds Lead Hand to oversee landscape maintenance and snow removal. The candidate should have at least two years of groundskeeping experience, a Class '5' Alberta driver’s license, and provide guidance to the grounds team. The position includes maintaining safety standards and operating equipment like skid steers and snow plows. Competitive salary of $45,415.50 to $47,677.50 based on experience plus benefits like onsite fitness and health coverage.