Banff Gondola Maintenance Assistant

Banff Jasper Collection by Pursuit - Banff, AB
$18 an hour - Full-time, Part-time, Temporary


What will be your daily pursuit?:
Contribute to the ongoing maintenance of the Banff Gondola while maintaining the highest standard of quality
What perks can you expect?:
Work in a dynamic, culturally diverse team from around the globe
Seasonal work experience in iconic, unforgettable, and inspiring locations
Fast-paced and active position – get your step counter ready!
The chance to work in an inclusive culture and make life-long friends
Opportunities for career growth or future work at other Pursuit locations
Access to one of the world’s most beautiful and iconic National Parks
What will you do in this job?:
Performing daily maintenance checks as assigned
Maintain the upkeep of all buildings, grounds and lift terminals including snow shoveling and operation of snow clearing equipment
Complete basic repairs and assist Supervisors and Managers with major repairs
Encourage and participate in safe work practices
Assist on the lift and in the parking lot as required
Frequent interaction with coworkers, management and guests
Providing visitors a high-quality experience and ensuring a high level of customer service is given to each guest
Report to the Assistant Manager Operations and complete all projects and tasks as assigned
What skills and experience do you need for this job?:
Prior maintenance experience an asset
Previous trade experience an asset (Basic Carpentry, plumbing or Mechanical)
Current Alberta Driver's License
Self-starter who is able to work independently with minimal supervision
Able to speak, read, write and understand English
Proven ability to work within strict policy/procedures and guidelines
Lift operations experience an asset
Leadership qualities
Ability to take direction under stressful conditions
First Aid Training an asset
Able to lift up to 20lbs (frequently) up to 100lbs (occasionally)
To honour our commitment to be “Always Honest” all employees must consent to a criminal record check
What will your work environment be like?:
This fun, summer job runs from May 23 until October 11, 2021.
Beautiful. You’ll work in iconic, unforgettable and inspiring locations. You’ll see amazing scenery and wildlife. You’ll participate in team events – and fun!
Independent. You’ll spend your days in and around National Parks
Remote. Our home is filled with trees, lakes and blue-bird skies; rather than buildings, freeways and smog. Connect with friends around a bonfire instead of through WiFi
Busy. You need to be prepared for a physical working environment with walking, stair climbing, bending, reaching, lifting (up to 50 pounds with assistance) required
Full time and part time positions available
This job description describes this role at a high level, but no document can anticipate every single task, issue or project that could come up. We work as a team and believe that we succeed together – these job duties may change based on the needs of the team and company as a whole.

To handle this job successfully, any person hired must be able to perform responsibilities as described. Pursuit will make any reasonable accommodation to help a person with disabilities perform their job. This job is based in Alberta, Canada. Relocation to the area and the legal ability to work in Canada is required.

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