Position: Summer Painter
Reports to: Maintenance Manager
Maintenance Supervisor
Employment: Full Time Seasonal
Start Date: Mid / JUNE
End Date: Approximately October
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!
Working for Central Reservations, the painter/maintenance person is expected to be able to apply paint and other finishes to interior surfaces of buildings. Execute other tasks that can include light plumbing, electrical and plumbing work.
The candidate does not need to be ticketed, but must have drywall patching skills and be able to cut in and tape as needed. This is a summer position, with all equipment supplied.
- Reliable and responsible
- Ability to follow instruction
- Detail orientated
- Professional appearance and manner
- Energetic and upbeat personality, contributing to the to the positive work atmosphere
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Possess time-management and organizational skills
- Is able to work independently as well as part of a team
- Read specifications to determine quantities of materials required
- Prepare and clean surfaces using methods such as scraping, sanding, remove old wallpaper and loose paint; repair cracks and holes in walls; and sandpaper and apply sealer
- Mix and thin paint to obtain desired color and texture
- Apply paint or other materials, such as stains, lacquer, enamel, oil, varnish, or fire retardant using brushes and rollers.
- Assemble and erect scaffolding as needed
- Communicate effectively with all department
- Follow all Health & Safety protocols and procedures
- Summer season runs from mid-June to early September
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- 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
- Making repetitive motions
- Handling material manually
- Standing
- Bending or twisting the body
- Lifting carrying and loading paint
- Outside, exposed to weather
- Indoors, environmentally controlled
- High places
- Standard safety equipment
- Wage range $21.00 to $28.00 Hr depending on skill level
- 4 day work week 10 hrs per day
Big White Ski Resort
