Summer Houseman

**SUMMER - HOUSEMAN** - Full Time Seasonal

**Come work and play in the mountains with us**

Big White Ski Resort, or simply Big White, is a mountain resort located 56 km southeast of Kelowna in the Southern Interior of British Columbia. Kelowna is surrounded by provincial parks, pine forest, vineyards, orchards and mountains and is a summer destination. Just 45 minutes away from town, Big White offers a unique opportunity for those who want to live, work, and explore in some of the most amazing natural attractions and activities Canada has to offer. Big White is the third largest ski resort in British Columbia and continues to expand its summer operations in order to become a premier year-round destination.

Bike Big White was built for riders by riders and features some of North America’s newest and best lift-accessed mountain biking. The park hosts 19 world-class gravity-fed trails that has something for every level of rider. Our scenic chair rides on the Bullet Chair offer access to the unique alpine landscape of Big White. Our marked hiking trails will take you throughout the mountain to enjoy the wild flowers and lush nature that surrounds you.

Our Mission Statement is "To go the extra mile to ensure our visitors enjoy a memorable alpine experience in a positive, safe and friendly environment."

If this sounds like your kind of workplace, you love the outdoors and are passionate about sharing an amazing Canadian experience with our guests from around the world, then we want you to join our team

As a **Big White** Houseman,** you are responsible for guest services, assisting the Housekeeping Department, performing light maintenance jobs and valeting bikes. You will be interacting with guests on a daily bases and will build a rapport with them throughout their stay.
- Reliable and responsible
- Ability to follow instruction
- Detail orientated
- Physically fit
- Good Personal Grooming
- 100% guest service oriented, have excellent people skills with a positive and upbeat personality
- Possesses time-management skills
- Trade experience is an asset
- Is able to work independently as well as part of a team

**Responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to**:

- Complete season start-up and shutdown checklists
- Assist guests with luggage
- Store bikes safely and professionally using our Bike Valet system
- Stock housekeeping rooms and ensure there is adequate supply levels
- Light Maintenance jobs
- Develop a good understanding of village layout
- Be able to supply the guest with all information that they need to enjoy their stay
- Understand how everything operates in a guest room
- Assist Housekeeping and Laundry
- Clean and maintain Big White Central Reservations owned areas of the hotel
- Follow a daily checklist
- Follow all Health & Safety protocols and procedures
- Any other duties as requested by a Big White Central Reservations Manager

**Perks from Day One**
- Free Summer Season Lift Pass providing **unlimited** hiking and biking
- Discounted lift tickets for Family and Friends
- Free access to the staff fitness facilities (weight room and aerobics room)
- Family & Friends discounts in our accommodations
- Potential free and discounted Lift tickets at other** approved **Mountain Resorts
- Discounts at Big White operated restaurants
- Flexible schedules to match your traveling companions when prearranged

**Job Specifications**:

- Full-time - working up to 40 hours per week
- Mix of day shifts and split shifts to give you time on the hill
- Starting wage - $19.00 per hour
- Staff accommodation available for approved applicants
- Summer season runs from mid-June to early September
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

**Physical Demands**:

- Must be able to stand for long periods of time
- Must be able to help out in all aspects of housekeeping and cleaning of common areas
- Must be able to lift and carry heavy objects including storing mountain bikes

**Reports To**:

- Housekeeping Manager
- Front Desk Manager
- Accommodations Manager - Hotels

**Location**
- Big White Ski Resort