Grounds Maintenance

**Benefits**:

- Gratuities
- Employee discounts
- Free food & snacks
- Free uniforms
- Wellness resources

We’re hiring **Grounds Maintenance** Staff to join our world class team at Sonora Resort, a luxury all-inclusive Relais & Chateaux Resort, in the unspoiled wilderness of British Columbia. Nestled in the Discovery Islands, Sonora Resort is a remote location accessed by water taxi from the town of Campbell River on Vancouver Island. This is a Seasonal position that works on site at the Resort in shift work rotations. Seeking a start date as soon as possible with a commitment to Mid-October 2025.

Our team shares a deep appreciation for the unspoiled wilderness of British Columbia. Our opulent location is an undeniable draw for those seeking an exciting career with a side of adventure. We are completely submerged in the great outdoors with easy access to hiking trails, Florence Lake, and opportunities to get on the water to explore the Inside Passage.

Each one of our team members contributes to the guest experience at Sonora Resort. Working at Sonora means you are part of a team of passionate and trained professionals focused on providing our guests with unique experiences and cherished memories.

Sonora Resort is committed to creating an engaging and supportive work environment, with a focus on developing and promoting talent from within. We offer competitive compensation packages, exciting employee incentives and the opportunity to develop under the prestigious Relais & Châteaux banner.

**Resort Life**
- All staff are provided with complimentary single bedroom accommodations. Complimentary wifi, cable TV and internet calling provided in each staff room.
- Complimentary meals, snacks and beverages provided from our Staff Kitchen
- Water taxi transportation is provided to and from Campbell River for scheduled work shifts
- Staff are required to leave the resort on their scheduled non-working days and are responsible for securing further transportation and accommodation thereafter.
- Team Amenities on site include a staff lounge, fitness facility, hot tub, outdoor staff lounge area, access to trout ponds, hiking trails and Florence lake where a canoe and stand-up paddleboards are available for staff use.
- Enjoy other great work perks such as:

- 25% off at Sonora’s Gift Shop and Island Currents Spa (Services & products)
- Special room rate for Employees & immediate family members visiting Sonora Resort
- Staff social events and opportunities to experience adventure tours & activities
- An Employee & Family Assistance Program offering counseling and mental health supports.
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- We offer competitive wages, paid hourly, with opportunities for overtime, plus gratuities.

**Position Summary**
The Grounds Maintenance position is responsible for a variety of job duties on property at Sonora Resort to keep the grounds, gardens, lawns and pools in excellent condition for our guests. This role will cycle through the various tasks during each shift at the resort. They are responsible for testing, cleaning and maintaining our pools and hot tubs, refuse and recycling collection and disposal, lawn care and other gardening or landscaping projects as provided by the Head Gardener and Maintenance Managers.

**Job Duties**
- Demonstrate desired service behaviors in accordance with Relais and Chateaux expectations.
- Refuse and recycling management including systematic garbage collection across resort.
- Operating incinerator and completing burn cycles. Sorting and preparing recycling to be shipped off island to appropriate recycling depots.
- Test water chemistry of all hot tubs and pools on site, completing accurate daily maintenance records.
- Vacuuming and skimming of pools and hot tubs, as well as cleaning surrounding pool decks.
- Lawn mowing, weed eating and hedge trimming in large outdoor areas.
- Maintaining garden beds; weeding, raking, pruning and clean up.
- Assist Gardening team with small landscaping projects as required.
- Work with Health & Safety Officer to ensure walking trails are safe and accessible for guests.
- Keep garden and landscape areas free of garbage / debris.
- Assist the dock team with bi-weekly deliveries of food, cargo and resort supplies.
- Assist maintenance or dock crew as requested.
- Maintain tools and ensure equipment is in good order.
- Ensure effective working relationships and clear communication is maintained with all colleagues, managers and other departments.
- Ensure that all equipment, fixtures, and furniture of the department are kept in the best repair possible and are used in a safe and proper manner in coordination with the Maintenance Manager.
- Drive small electric vehicles around the resort.

**Qualifications**
- Must be legally authorized to work in Canada and fluent in English. Second languages are an asset.
- Basic understanding of the operations of gardening and horticulture; experience in a live-in resort environment is preferred.