Grounds Assistant Manager

Lagoon Amusement Park•Farmington, UT

just now•Onsite

About The Position

The AM Grounds Assistant Manager is responsible for assisting with directing, planning, organizing, supervising, and participating in maintaining a clean, welcoming environment for our guests. This position supports department management during morning operations by supervising employees, assisting with scheduling, training team members, and ensuring the Park opens clean, safe, and guest-ready. The AM Grounds Assistant Manager works closely with Grounds Supervisors and Attendants to uphold cleanliness standards, safety procedures, and guest service expectations.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old to operate trash compactor equipment.
Able to communicate effectively in a professional manner with coworkers, supervisors, subordinates, vendors, and Lagoon guests.
Able to learn and understand all policies and procedures pertinent to the department/job.
Able to work effectively independently as well as with a group.
Able to respond quickly, calmly, and professionally to unusual situations during normal operation, including power failure and fire alarms.
Able to make quick and effective decisions.
Able to follow verbal and written directions.
Able to follow safety practices and be safety conscious.
Able to learn, comprehend, and enforce Lagoon policies and procedures.
Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
This position requires the employee to work a variable weekly schedule, five to six days a week, from as early as 6:00 a.m. to as late as 1:00 a.m. including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Able to sit, stand, and/or walk for up to eight (8) hours
Must have full use of hands, arms, and legs to reach, operate equipment, and use hands to handle or feel
Able to regularly lift and/or move up to ninety (90) pounds
Able to move equipment which would include pushing, pulling, bending, and lifting
Able to walk quickly to and from job locations up to one (1) mile distance
Must have good hearing and visual acuity to observe equipment, Lagoon guests, etc.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Able to read and understand daily checklists
Requires early arrivals and/or late-night departures

Responsibilities

During training periods, the AM Grounds Assistant Manager must be able to read and assimilate information provided in the Grounds Manual and Seasonal Employee Handbook and comprehend verbal and written instructions
Assist department management with organizing and supervising daily morning Grounds operations
Train, coach, and mentor team members, including onboarding new employees and reinforcing departmental standards
Assist with employee scheduling, shift coverage, and staffing adjustments to meet operational needs
Assign work locations and communicate expectations clearly at the start of shifts
Monitor employee performance and provide direction, guidance, and feedback
Ensure midways, picnic terraces, parking lots, and perimeter areas are maintained to park standards prior to opening
Assist with trash removal operations, including proper equipment use and safety compliance
Respond to guest concerns and employee issues in a calm and professional manner
Enforce Lagoon policies, department procedures, and safety requirements
Assist with equipment readiness, supply tracking, and reporting maintenance needs
Maintain flexibility to work in different locations and remain knowledgeable in all Grounds workstations
Willing and able to perform physical Grounds duties as needed
Must be willing and able to perform all other job duties assigned by management