Greenskeeper / Turf Care

Company Description

Nestled at the base of Blackcomb Mountain, just two hours north of Downtown Vancouver, Fairmont Chateau Whistler defines mountain luxury.

Offering ski-in, ski-out convenience in the winter, and an on-site championship golf course in the summer, we are Canada’s year-round outdoor adventure destination.

Additionally, we are Whistler's largest conference resort hotel, offering 5 unique dining outlets, a slope-side Health Club, and 519 guestrooms and suites.

Job Description

Greenskeeper / Turf Care - Junior Groundskeeper

Join our winning team! The Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Course is Audubon-certified and carved right into the slopes of the Coastal mountain range.

Working in the Golf Grounds department, the Junior Groundskeeper team's high attention to detail ensures golf course maintenance is completed to exceed our golfers’ expectations.

This is a full-time seasonal position. We are looking for candidates to work throughout our 2024 Golf season, starting immediately and ending in October.

Starting rate of pay : $19.95 per hour

We recognize tenure through our compensation - hourly rates increase after 6 months and then yearly to three years. At three years the pay rate for this role would be $25.60 per hour.

Job Duties Include :

• Consistently offering professional, engaging and friendly service
• Cutting grass with a wide variety of self-propelled and push type machines
• General landscaping, hand-mowing and weed-eating duties
• Maintaining cleanliness and neatness of the Golf Course area, including cart paths, fairways, greens, roughs and tees
• Smoothing bunker sand with hand rakes and machines
• Setting the golf course for play
• Labor intensive work in the form of digging, lifting and pushing

Qualifications

• Experience working in Golf course turf care is an asset but not required
• Class 5 Driver’s License
• Updated driver’s abstract
• Perform tasks under minimal supervision
• Knowledge of tools, methods, and materials used in grounds and landscape maintenance work
• Understanding of the rules of golf
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team

Job Perks & Benefits :

• Subsidized staff accommodation provided
• Complimentary meal in our staff cafeteria per shift
• Access to our Employee Travel Program, with discounts on room rates and food & beverage at Fairmont & Accor properties worldwide
• Hotel leisure benefits including Golf / Ski passes

Additional Information

Visa Requirements : Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion : At Fairmont Chateau Whistler, we believe that the strength of our team lies in its diversity.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that respects the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of the individual.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are dedicated to providing equal access to opportunities. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

If you are contacted by a Recruiter, kindly inform them at any stage of the recruitment process if you will need support or accommodations.

Why work for Accor? We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality.

We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.

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