Groundskeeper

The Glencoe Club is a private, family-oriented sports and social club located in the Elbow Park neighbourhood of Calgary, Alberta. Our members can train and play in our leading edge sports and recreation facilities; grow and excel in our vast array of programs; enjoy our specialist services; dine in our first-class restaurants; and create life long memories with family and friends.

If you are genuinely passionate about our vision to be our members’ second home, providing excellence in all that we do, have a proven track record for creating exceptional experiences through your interactions and champion our values of respect, wellness, integrity, relationships, caring and innovation we want to hear from you.

The Glencoe Club is seeking a Full Time Groundskeeper to join our Front-Line Team, delivering exceptional service and maintaining world-class grounds and facilities. This hands-on role involves maintaining indoor and outdoor plants, lawns, and trees; managing seasonal displays; performing light repairs and indoor maintenance; operating equipment such as a Zamboni and skid steer; and assisting with snow removal and general upkeep. You’ll play a key role in creating a safe, clean, and welcoming environment that enhances the member experience year-round.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional service and foster a welcoming, positive environment for all members and guests
• Facilitate clear, timely, and effective two-way communication between members, staff, contractors, and club leadership
• Plan, coordinate, and execute the care and maintenance of all exterior spaces including patios, pool decks and indoor plant arrangements, working independently or collaboratively based on seasonal needs and assigned projects
• Support the onboarding and training of new and seasonal staff, while contributing to the ongoing development of current team members
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of parking lots, sidewalks, and entrances, including snow and ice removal during winter months
• Collaborate with ice attendants and the maintenance team to ensure optimal ice surface conditions, including Zamboni operation and general facility upkeep
• Perform additional duties and special assignments as required to support overall club operations

Qualifications

• A proven track record, with minimum of 3 years’ experience in gardening and building maintenance; horticulturist certification considered an asset
• Experience with building operations, including support for sport-related facilities, is a valuable asset
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships across all levels
• Proven team player with the ability to plan, organize, and actively contribute to the delivery of high-quality horticultural services while upholding and enhancing Glencoe standards; collaborates effectively across multiple departments
• Demonstrates professionalism with high ethical standards, honesty, and integrity in all aspects of work
• Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring precision and consistency in both planning and execution

Why Choose Us

• An inclusive and diverse working environment highlighted by creativity and collaboration
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth including training and development
• Employee referral program that rewards the additional talent you bring
• Employee recognition programs to reward you for your incredible efforts
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits available for you and your family
• An Employee/Employer contributed to RRSP plan

Additional Details

This is a Full Time position that reports to the Operations Manager. The successful applicant must have flexible availability. Exceptions to this schedule are for occasional night work and on-call rotation.

The successful applicant will be required to complete a background check as well as Respect in the Workplace and Respect in Sport online certifications prior to commencing employment.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit their cover letter and resume to hr@glencoe.org by Wednesday, April 30.

Additional information about The Glencoe Club and offerings can be found at our website: www.glencoe.org or at www.glencoejobs.org.

We thank all applicants for their interest in working for the Glencoe, although only short-listed candidates will be contacted directly.