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Job Description – Grounds Person – Winter Season (CLL04357)Employee Status:
Regular
Groundskeeper
The Grounds Person position at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise is for an individual who is passionate for the mountain environment with a strong desire to perform outdoor work.
Work shifts allow those to pursue outdoor recreation- while still maintaining the very diverse- physically challenging- and learning atmosphere the Grounds Dept. offers.
Hotel Overview:
Embrace your passion for hiking- skiing- snowboarding and many other outdoor activities in Banff National Park while pursuing a fulfilling career at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Take a risk- make a change and experience a new adventure while further developing your career. To live and work in a National Park is a once in a lifetime opportunity.
Our team is a network of empowered individuals with a strong sense of themselves and the hospitality industry. Work hard- play hard and receive extraordinary benefits including subsidized onsite accommodations- which make saving money very easy to manage. Join our Fairmont family today!
Summary of Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Ground Manager- responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:
Landscaping and upkeep of Chateau Grounds and exterior surroundings
Snow removal – mechanical and physica
Work at height on roof
with ropes and harnesse
Compliance with all safety regulations of assigned tasks- and ensure a clean and safe working environment with active participation in the Hotel health and safety progra
Compliance with all Fairmont Environmental policies and programs
Daily vehicle/equipment operation & maintenance checks- ability to operate standard transmission
Other reasonable duties as assigned
Compliance with all safety regulations of assigned tasks- and ensure a clean and safe working environment with active participation in the hotel health and safety program
Adhere to all environmental policies and programs as required
Other reasonable duties as assigned
Qualifications: Mandatory valid Alberta drivers license Mandatory drivers abstract certifying clean driving record Previous landscaping and Grounds maintenance experience with strong environmental practices Previous skid-steer operating experience- winter and summer seasons Displays initiative and productivity Must comply with Fairmont grooming policies Must possess safe work habits with an awareness of safe work procedures regarding hazardous products- chemicals- tools- and equipment Current WHIMIS certification is an asset Current certification in First Aid/CPR is an asset Proper safety foot wear is mandatory- must possess steel toe work boots Mechanically inclined Strong ability to work within and contribute to a team effort Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to): Ability to move heavy objects Lifting and Carrying 44-66 lbs Pushing and Pulling 75 lbs Bending- kneeling and repetitive tasks/movements Working in variety of Mountain weather conditions- with temperature ranges of
-30c to +30c You may be required to work on holidays- weekends- overnights and other non-day shifts. Submission of your application to Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise indicates that you are able to meet these requirements as needed.Visa Requirements: Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.