Greenskeeper/Turf Care
Greenskeeper/Turf Care
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Job Description
Join our team at the Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course as a Greenskeeper and play a vital role in maintaining the beauty and quality of our world-renowned golf course. As a Greenskeeper you will work in a stunning natural setting ensuring that the course remains in pristine condition providing an exceptional golfing experience for our guests.
Starting Rate: $19.91 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 $21.99.
Preference will be given to candidates who are able to stay the entire season of July to October.
Job Duties Include:
Reporting to the Golf Course Superintendents responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:
- Consistently offers professional engaging and friendly service
- Cutting grasses with a wide variety of self propelled and push type machines
- Smoothing bunker sand with hand rakes and machines
- Setting the golf course for play
- Labor intensive work in the form of digging lifting pushing walking fast and assorted tasks
Qualifications :
Your Skills & Qualifications:
- Previous Turf Care Gardening or Landscaping experience is an asset
- Valid Class 5 drivers license and a 5 year drivers abstract dated within 30 days
- 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 in a team and independently
Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to):
- Constant standing and walking throughout shift
- Lifting & Carrying up to 70 lbs.
- Pushing & Pulling up to 50 lbs.
- Bending & Kneeling
- Repetitive tasks and movements
- Working early mornings as early as 5am
- 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 $4/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 resorts 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.
APPLY TODAY: Whether youre just launching your career or looking for a new adventure we invite you to visit to learn more about Fairmont Banff Springs and the extraordinary opportunities that exist within our resort!
We encourage you to let us know if you require any accommodations through the application/recruitment process and we will work with you to meet your needs. Persons who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact in confidence:
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Contract
Employment Type
Contract
