Groundskeeper - Snow Removal

Fairmont; Banff; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff accommodation on-site for full‑/

One complimentary meal per shift

Comprehensive benefits package (Med, V

Pension plan with employer matching

Employee travel program with room andF

Mountain Explorer Travel Program – 50%

Discounts at resort outlets and golf

Job summary

Fairmont Banff Springs is seeking a Groundskeeper for a seasonal role in Banff, Canada. The position focuses on safety, cleanliness, and meticulous property maintenance to create a premium guest impression.

The starting rate is $20.80 per hour, with pay increases after six months and at three years, reaching $23.72. This job starts immediately, on April 15, and includes on-site staff benefits and meals. Join a team committed to exceptional service in a luxury resort setting.

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 an 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Class 5 Driver’s License

Landscaping experience

Stamina for 8hr shift

Lift up to 70 lbs

Outdoor work in all weather

Ladder safety

Job 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

• 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 Affiliation 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.