Grounds Labourer

Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is seeking passionate and adventurous individuals to join our incredible team here in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Our hotel offers a wide variety of jobs in over thirty departments and is sure to have something that sparks your interest. We pride ourselves on the work/play lifestyle that working in Jasper National Park provides and we do our best to ensure your quality of life is elevated when working for us. If you have ever dreamed of working in Jasper, don't miss out on this opportunity. 

As Grounds Labourer at The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge your care and attention to detail will ensure that our guests have a memorable stay in the Canadian Rockies.

What is in it for you:

• Subsidized staff accommodation provided on-site for full time status
• Competitive extended benefits package including medical, vision and dental for full time permanent status
• Employee Travel Program
• Comprehensive Wellness Platform
• Discounts on food & beverage/fitness centre/spa/golf
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge and over 5,000 properties with Accor

What you will be doing:  

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Engineering, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following

• Consistently offers professional, engaging and friendly service  
• Follow departmental policies, procedures and service standards 
• Maintain flower beds, landscape plantings both indoor & outdoor 
• Mow, trim, water all turf areas of resort 
• Prepare landscape areas for repair or construction 
• Clean the property - litter, animal waste, recycling, hazard trees and yard debris 
• Plant, fertilize and pesticide usage on a periodic basis 
• Assist irrigation technician when necessary 
• Operate power tools and equipment while using proper personal protective equipment 
• Hand shovel & sweep steps, paths & walkways throughout the Resort 
• Assist the florist, with preparation and delivery of flowers 
• Clean building exteriors and special capital improvement projects 
• Decorate Hotel for holiday events such as Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years 
• Maintain skating rinks and curling sheet during the winter 
• Following all safety and sanitation policies 
• Adhere to the hotel’s vehicle handling and safety policies while driving hotel and guest vehicles 
• Other duties as assigned 

Your experience and skills include:

• Valid Alberta Driver’s License required   
• Previous experience in Landscape/Gardening an asset 
• Machine operating experience an asset: snowplow, grader & blade, bobcat, john deere tractors 5200, 670, 855 & 3320 
• CPR and First Aid Certificates an asset 
• Ability to work outdoors in various elements such as rain, heat & snow required 
• Excellent physical condition required 
• Excellent communication and organizational skills 
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities 
• Highly responsible & reliable 
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment 
• Ability to work cohesively with fellow colleagues as part of a team with minimum supervision 
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times 

Your team and working environment:

• Sitting: 0-4 hr/day 
• Walking: 6-8 hr/day 
• Standing: 6-8 hr/day 
• Bending/reaching: 4-8 hr/day 
• Pushing/pushing: 4-8 hr/day 
• Physical effort: required to lift up to 40 lbs  
• Environmental stress: high – inside/outside 
• Fast-paced, upscale, luxury hotel 
• Close proximity to Marmot Basin Ski Resorts in winter and world-renowned hiking trails in summer 
• Hospitality employees worldwide making this a great place to develop lifelong connections  

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: We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. 

APPLY TODAY: You can find out more about life working at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge - Jasper Park Lodge | Fairmont Mountain Meetings | (fairmontmtnjobs.com)

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. 

By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality.
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