About Fern

Fern Resort has been growing since it began in 1895. Celebrating 131 years, the Fern Resort experience is about enjoying yourself the way you did when you walked through mud puddles in bare feet as a child. Fern sets an atmosphere that allows the guest to be true to oneself. Fern Class is providing a world-class experience that is not stuffy but based on a set of values that are geared towards fun and entertainment.

As staff of Fern Resort, you will be a major part of this atmosphere, providing Fern Class service and ensuring every point of contact with the guest is done so in a fun and upbeat manor that reflects the Fern Resort values. Comfortable. Friendly. Fun. High-Quality. Safe. Professional. Clean.

This is an existing open position

Responses are not AI generated.

About the Role The Painter is responsible for maintaining the appearance and condition of guest rooms, public areas, staff areas, buildings, and resort facilities. The successful candidate will perform interior and exterior painting, surface preparation, touch-ups, and general maintenance-related painting while maintaining high standards of quality, cleanliness, and safety.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare surfaces by cleaning, sanding, scraping, patching, caulking, and priming as required.
- Apply paint, stain, varnish, and other finishes to walls, ceilings, doors, trim, furniture, and other surfaces.
- Install, repair, and remove wallpaper and wall coverings, including measuring, cutting, applying adhesive, aligning patterns and ensuring a smooth professional finish.
- Complete interior and exterior painting projects throughout the resort.




- Perform regular touch-ups and repairs to maintain a clean and well-maintained appearance.
- Match existing colours and finishes when completing repairs.
- Protect furniture, flooring, fixtures, and guest belongings during painting projects.
- Maintain and properly clean painting tools, equipment, and work areas.
- Identify surface damage or maintenance issues and report them to the appropriate supervisor.
- Follow all workplace health and safety procedures and proper handling guidelines for paints, solvents, and other materials.
- Coordinate work to minimize disruption to guests, resort operations, and other departments.
- May be asked to work elsewhere on the resort
- Assist the Maintenance team with other general maintenance duties as required.
- Maintain a professional, courteous, and guest-focused approach at all times.

Qualifications and Skills

- Previous painting experience in a commercial, hospitality, residential, or maintenance environment is preferred.
- Knowledge of painting techniques, surface preparation, and various paint products and finishes.
- Able to work in a team environment or on your own
- Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
- Good communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work safely around guests,



employees, and resort facilities.
- Physically able to stand for extended periods, climb ladders, bend, reach, and lift painting materials and equipment.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional weekends or holidays, based on resort operational needs.

Physical demands

- Standing
- Bending or twisting the body
- Handling material manually
- Making repetitive motions
- Walking

Work environment

- Indoors
- Outside, exposed to weather
- High places
- Chemical substances
- Extreme temperatures
- Equipment, machinery, tools
- Sound and noise

What We Offer

- A professional and welcoming resort work workplace.
- Opportunity to work as part of a collaborative Maintenance team.
- Employee discounts and resort-related perks, where applicable.
- Opportunities for ongoing learning and skill development.

Join our team to build your skills in a fast-paced environment where your contributions make a real difference! We are dedicated to fostering growth through hands-on learning opportunities while ensuring a safe and supportive workplace. Pay: $25.00-$30.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40.0 per week

Benefits

- Company events
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Store discount

Ability to commute/relocate:
- Orillia, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):
- We are not on a transit line. Do you have reliable transportation.
- Do you live within 45km of Ramara?

Licence/Certification:
- Class G Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Painter/Labourer (Orillia)
🏢 Fern Resort
📍 Orillia