Company 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
Working in the Hotel Grounds department, the Hotel Grounds Attendant takes pride in the hotel’s property, maintains various lawns and areas, and has a high attention to detail ensuring visitors’ expectations are exceeded.
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 October 6 - 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:
- Ensure the grounds, curbs, and hard surfaces around property are clean, swept, and free of rubbish, gravel, and plant debris at all times
- Changing of rubbish and recycling bins, emptying of ash tubes, and replenishing of wood piles
- Labor intensive work in the form of shoveling, lifting, pushing, walking fast, digging, and assorted movements
- Ensures the sidewalks, pathways, and stairs are free of snow and ice at all times
- Operation of snow removal equipment as required
- Assisting in major outdoor projects and seasonal events as required
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Your Skills & Qualifications:
- Previous landscaping / snow removal experience is an asset
- Must have Class 5 driver’s license and driver’s abstract in good standing
- Constant standing and walking throughout shift
- Must be able to push, pull, lift and carry up to 70 lbs. up and down stairs
- Working on ladders and dealing with tall heights while holding/lifting items
- Working in a variety of temperatures and conditions (snow, heat, rain
Additional Information
Job Perks & Benefits:
- 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 Affirmation 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.