Golf Maintenance Lead Hand

Showcase your attention to detail and horticultural flair as Lead Hand- and maintain hotel grounds that provide a beautiful backdrop to every exceptional guest stay.

What is in it for you:

• Employee accommodation available
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
• Learning programs through our Academies
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21

What you will be doing:

• Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service
• Supervise the Golf Maintenance department and ensure all standards are followed
• Maintain the overall upkeep and presentation of the golf course, while taking a lead role to ensure the greens are in great condition
• Apply fertilizer and pesticide on a periodic basis, recording each application
• Operate power tools and equipment, using proper personal protective equipment as required
• Assist in the training of all golf maintenance colleague
• Other duties as assigned

Your experience and skills include:

• Previous golf maintenance experience is required, within a minimum of five years experience
• Previous supervisory experience is an asset
• Experience and knowledge of irrigation systems preferred
• Experience in calibration and applications of fertilizers and chemicals is preferred 
• Certification/diploma in a related discipline is required
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License with a clean record is required

Physical aspects include but are not limited to:

• Constant standing and walking throughout shift
• Ability to work in all types of weather conditions
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs
• Frequent kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting

Your team and working environment:

Nestled at the base of Blackcomb Mountain, Fairmont Chateau Whistler resort defines mountain luxury in the heart of Whistler, British Columbia - Host Mountain Resort of the 2010 Winter Olympics. Located in the spectacular coastal mountain range, Whistler is Canada’s premier, year-round outdoor adventure destination - just two hours north of downtown Vancouver. Offering ski-in, ski-out convenience and on-site championship golf course, Fairmont Chateau Whistler is Whistler’s largest conference resort hotel with 519 guestrooms and suites, exceptional dining in five unique outlets and full resort amenities including a slopeside Health Club. Since opening its doors in 1989, this landmark destination has welcomed guests and colleagues to an unforgettable mountain adventure- start yours today!

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.