Landscape Irrigation Specialist
About The Position
Joining our Canada’s Wonderland team means you’ll help create and maintain a flawless landscaping environment for our guests. You’ll also assist with the operation and installation of existing park irrigation systems to implement the turf irrigation program, ensuring maximum efficiency, appropriate schedules and application rates are applied as required to water turf grass and flower beds. You will troubleshoot/repair various system components (heads/valves/piping), assist in the installation of modifications to existing systems or the addition of new systems, and assist in the implementation of the turf maintenance program (top dressing, seeding, turf repair, laying sod). You will also be responsible for the winterizing of all irrigation systems, hoses and sprinkler heads using a high-pressure air compressor and assist with line trimming and backpack blowing as required. There will be other opportunities to learn and expand your knowledge.
Requirements
- Minimum 2-5 years of experience in the operation and maintenance of automated/manual commercial irrigation systems
- Familiarity with plumbing techniques and materials as well as turf maintenance equipment operation and practices
- Individuals that are able to meet the physical requirements of the job including bending, lifting, utilizing hand tools and working in various weather conditions (must be able to lift, pull and push 20kg)
- Candidates with a valid Ontario Driver’s license (class G/G2) with a clean abstract
- Individuals that are able to provide their own CSA approved safety footwear
- People that are able to work cooperatively in a team setting
- Candidates that have a reliable source of transportation, outside of public transit
- Availability to work 6:00am-2:30pm spring, summer and fall and possible shifts from 12am to 9am during the irrigation season (Monday-Friday) and occasional weekends
Nice To Haves
- Certified Irrigation Technician status (Landscape Ontario) or equivalent is an asset
Responsibilities
- Assist with the operation and installation of existing park irrigation systems to implement the turf irrigation program: ensuring maximum efficiency; appropriate schedules and application rates are applied as required to water turf grass and flower beds.
- Troubleshoot/repair various system components (heads/valves/piping).
- Assist in the installation of modifications to existing systems or the addition of new systems.
- Assist in the implementation of the turf maintenance program (top dressing, seeding, turf repair, laying sod).
- Winterizing of all irrigation systems, hoses and sprinkler heads using high pressure air compressor
- Assist with line trimming and backpack blowing as required.
- Have other opportunities to learn and expand your knowledge.
Benefits
- FREE Admission to Canada’s Wonderland and other parks!
- Earn promotional tickets for friends & family!
- 20% discount on Merchandise and at select Food locations; employee cafeteria with discounted food.
- FREE and/or discounted admission to many Ontario attractions.
- Work with a diverse team in a fun environment.
- Employee events with RIDES, GAMES, and FREE FOOD!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
