RECENT OR POTENTIAL GRADS: Landscaping Labourer

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort – Landscaping Labourer

Position Summary – The Landscaping Labourer is responsible to care for the grounds of the lodge and golf clubhouses. Will produce manicured, healthy and eye-pleasing environments for
guests to Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. This will be achieved in harmony with the golf course turf care department, resort maintenance, sales & marketing and will work closely with the Grounds Foreman in setting and achieving goals.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:
• Assist Grounds Foreman with greenhouses; selects, propagates, and grows plant materials for ornamental use on FHSR golf course, Lodge and other company properties.
• Maintains flower beds, all greenspaces, sidewalks, patios, and ornamental beds
• Trims and prunes hedges and shrubbery.
• Helps train other landscape staff in routine maintenance.
• Applies pesticides and fertilizers to ornamental plantings.
• Keeps clubhouses and lodge weed, debris and, garbage free.
• Develop, maintain, and improve clear, concise, and effective communications inter and intra departmentally.
• Provide excellent customer service to guests and fellow employees.
• Seasonal lighting set-up and maintenance.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Promote a positive environment with all other FHSR departments.
• Co-operate and accept other assignments as and when required.
• Reports equipment problem or failure to Supervisor/Manager Immediately.

Minimum Qualifications & Skills:
• Minimum 1 year of landscaping experience.
• Formal education in Landscape Design Maintenance is an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Wage:

• Between $16.00 – $17.00/hr

Housing:

• We have subsidized housing available for our team members. Housing is located within the community of Fairmont Hot Springs, and is a short walk away from the resort. All housing is shared (no single rooms) and comes fully furnished. You have access to free laundry facilities, kitchen(s), and public spaces. More information, including pictures and how to apply would be provided through the interview/hiring process.

Travel:

• If driving, we are located in the Columbia Valley approximately 1 hour North of Cranbrook, BC on highway 93/95. This link takes you to our “About Us” page on the website, which includes directions for getting here: https://www.fairmonthotsprings.com/about-us/
• If flying, we recommend you fly into the Cranbrook Airport. We will arrange a shuttle to pick you up from there and bring you to the resort.

To apply please send resume and cover letter to jwoodard@fairmonthotsprings.com