Hotel Grounds Attendant (Gardener) - Spring/Summer 2025

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.

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: $19.50 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 $22.32

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 tasks
• Mowing, trimming, weeding, dealing with mulch beds and gardens around property
• Ensure sidewalks, mulch beds, and other areas of the property are weed free
• Cleaning of sidewalks, driveways, outdoor light fixtures, window ledges, and all outdoor public spaces

Your Skills & Qualifications:

• Previous landscaping experience is preferred
• 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)

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 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.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Since 1907, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has been dedicated to crafting unforgettable experiences for both guests and colleagues alike. Essential to this success has been diversity, equity and inclusion being woven into the fabric of our brand’s DNA. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer, fostering an open and inclusive culture that welcomes everyone, empowers all colleagues and cultivates individual and collective innovation and performance. Our ambition is to provide all of our Talent with fair and equitable opportunities to grow to attain their full potential. We believe that diversity in our teams not only enriches the lives of our Talent, but also provides the best possible experience to everyone who visits our iconic hotels and resorts worldwide. 

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: bsh.careers@fairmont.com

APPLY TODAY: Whether you're just launching your career or looking for a new adventure, we invite you to visit www.banffspringsjobs.com to learn more about Fairmont Hotels & Resorts/The Rimrock Banff and the extraordinary opportunities that exist within our resort!

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