Area Manager Of Grounds Maintenance/Landscaping

Michigan's Adventure has an immediate opening for the position of Area Manager of Grounds Maintenance/Landscaping in Muskegon, Michigan. This full time position will report to our Manager of Facilities & Electrical Maintenance.

JOB SUMMARY:

Ensures the safe and efficient operations of the landscape, hardscape, and waterscape of the park. Works closely as a member of the Facilities Maintenance Team and partners with the broader Maintenance Division.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3-5 years related experience in landscape maintenance, maintenance including irrigation, pest control, arbor care, turf, and ornamental horticulture.
• Hardscape maintenance and waterscape maintenance experience are a plus.
• Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holiday periods to meet business needs.
• Ability to use various equiment such as power washers, leaf blowers, etc.
• Ability to lift, push, pull and carry over 50 lbs.
• Ability to recruit, hire, train, schedule, and evaluate seasonal staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate – not only with senior management – but with seasonal associates and guests. Effective communications with individuals both inside and outside the company are required.
• Strong knowledge of native plants, ornamental flowers, and/or urban agriculture with a focus on colorful annual planting.

• Continued sequence of bloom throughout the season.

• Develop and implement Landscape maintenance plans and work schedules that clearly define the goals and strategies needed to reach the objectives for Michigan's Adventure and the Maintenance Department.
• Assumes responsibility for overall cleanliness and appearance of the park, attractions, towers, and grounds including hardscapes and waterscapes.

• Provide direction and leadership to the landscape maintenance associates by implementing programs, encouraging creativity, and inspiring associates to reach the next level in their professional career.
• Select, train, direct, schedule, evaluate and discipline staff and maintain appropriate documentation.

• Maintains consistent records of associates, including: absenteeism, and any disciplinary actions taken.
• Oversees off-season winterization and pre-opening set-up of the park, with regard to operations.
• Responds to the requests of the Park President as assigned.
• Proficiency in writing. Creativity is required. Spelling, punctuation and grammar must be correct.
• Provide team with necessary information and tools to effectively perform their duties.
• Ensure that maintenance policies and procedures are implemented, updated, and followed.

• Maintain liaison with park departments to ensure that landscape concerns are identified, solutions are coordinated and followed up on.
• Prepare accurate cost analysis of projects and forecast accurate project completion dates.

MICHIGAN'S ADVENTURE OFFERS A COMPETITIVE SALARY AND COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE. PLEASE APPLY TO MIADVENTURE.ENCHANTEDPARKS.COM/JOBS

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