Manager of Grounds Maintenance

Michigan's Adventure Park LLC•Dalton Township, MI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Michigan's Adventure has an immediate opening for the position of Manager of Grounds Maintenance in Muskegon, Michigan. This full time position will report to our Manager of Facility Maintenance & Construction.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, and knowledge that is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field.
3-5 years related experience in landscape maintenance, hardscape maintenance, and waterscape maintenance including irrigation, pest control, arbor care, turf, and ornamental horticulture.
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.

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 Manager 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.