Overview:

$42.65 / hour Upcoming Vacancy

This is a year-round, full-time career opportunity with benefits in the Canada's Wonderland Ride Maintenance Department.

CANDIDATE PROFILE: The successful candidate will be a seasoned, hands-on leader with proven expertise in the maintenance of a large, diverse property with multiple areas of both Hard and Soft landscapes. The successful candidate will have the ability to multitask and meet the challenges of a fast-paced diverse team environment.

SCOPE OF POSITION : Responsible for supervising the Landscape and Vehicle department and assisting the Department Manager with all related planning and execution. This is a working Supervisory position. The successful candidate will be expected to perform tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Hands-on leadership of the park’s turf, horticulture, irrigation paving and off-season snow removal efforts. This includes operational planning, supply and material procurement.
• Providing direction and support for both Full Time and Seasonal associates in the Landscape/ Grounds department
• Supervision of vehicle/ equipment maintenance shop
• Planning and execution of all Snow removal, and other winter maintenance programs
• Oversee all processes for supply and equipment purchasing. Manage expenses to achieve department budget goals
• Supervise efforts related to hiring, training and development of full-time and seasonal associates
• Supervise the planning and repair schedules for park equipment and vehicle maintenance programs
• Prepare reports, complete inspections, respond to work orders, and plan schedules for grounds maintenance activities.
• Responsible for ensuring that all department documentation and record keeping is complete and done in accordance with company/ regulatory standards
• Oversee inspection and treatment programs (examples include Tree Management programs, weed control, and similar)
• Responsible for park seasonal cleanup and daily in season overnight sweeping and washdown programs

Qualifications:

• Proven leadership experience
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in a related .
• Degree or Diploma in Horticultural studies, Landscape technology, turf grass management or equivalent experience is required
• Experience and training in the safe use of various pieces of heavy equipment including loaders, sweepers, turf equipment, snow removal equipment..
• Experience and training in the safe use of both power and hand tools (chainsaws, mowers, trimmers ,etc)
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to use basic computer applications (i.e. Word, email) required
• Valid Ontario driver’s license (driver’s abstract will be required)
• Ability to work weekends and holidays as required. As be on-call for snow removal as assigned.
• Ownership of tools and safety boots
• Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions
• Required to meet the physical demands of the job including: weights of up to 23kg, frequent standing, walking, twisting, reaching, bending and ability to work with a variety of equipment