Seasonal Grounds & Equipment Operator

Kinsley Power Systems; Banff; Hybrid; CAD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development

Staff cafeteria and restaurant bonuses

Job summary

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is seeking a Seasonal Equipment Operator to perform grounds maintenance, snow removal, and landscape construction on campus. This term position runs to September 30, 2026 with the possibility of extension.

Key duties include daily campus maintenance, operating small power tools such as chainsaws and leaf blowers, handling light to heavy equipment, and assisting other departments to keep the grounds safe for all visitors.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ professional grounds keeping/landscaping experience.
• Knowledge of grounds maintenance, irrigation, and landscape construction.
• Knowledge of hand and power tool operation and maintenance.
• Class 5 Alberta driver’s license.
• Able to perform strenuous physical work in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Daily campus maintenance including litter removal and beds preparation.
• Operates small power tools and equipment for snow removal and landscaping.
• Operates light to heavy equipment such as tractors and skid-steers.
• Make safety decisions during weather changes in absence of supervisors.
• Perform minor repairs on mobile equipment and irrigation tools.
• Assist other departments with signage, event setup, and related tasks.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Equipment operation

Weather resilience

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

Class 5 Alberta driver’s license

Tools

Chainsaws

Leaf blowers

Snow blowers

Skid-steer/tractors

Job description

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is seeking a Seasonal Equipment Operator to perform grounds maintenance, snow removal, and landscape construction on campus. This term position runs to September 30, 2026 with the possibility of extension.

Key duties include daily campus maintenance, operating small power tools such as chainsaws and leaf blowers, handling light to heavy equipment, and assisting other departments to keep the grounds safe for all visitors.