Parks - Grounds Person

Do you love exploring and playing in the outdoors, making new friends, hanging around the campfire, canoeing, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, snowboarding, skiing, and snowshoeing? Well, we have that, and more. Manning Park Resort is a year-round resort located between Hope and Princeton, BC. If you are ready to leave the hustle and bustle of city life, and enjoy outdoor fun and adventure, this is a great place to work. Staff housing is available, so your dream of living in the mountains is part of your adventure at Manning Park Resort.

We are presently searching for our next talented team member as a **Grounds Person** to join our Park Operations team. If you can provide our guests with an amazing experience, combined with working as an energetic part of our resort, we want to hear from you.

**_ There are 2 seasonal positions available; May 6-Aug 30_**

**Responsibilities include: (but not limited to)**
- Maintain park grounds throughout the Permit area including campgrounds, roadways, and front country trails
- Clean and maintain parks facilities according to BC Parks standards (including but not limited to pit toilets, garbage bins, campsites, picnic tables, firepits common areas, wash houses, and shower stalls)
- Repair/paint structures and facilities as needed
- Perform landscaping duties as directed to include weeding, lawn mowing, raking, blowing leaves, and clearing front country trails.
- Ensure lawns and public areas are kept clean and free from debris, litter, lawn clippings.
- Create an effective water sprinkler rotation schedule; maintain and ensure efficient use of water.
- Maintain front country trails, walkways, paths to ensure they are free of trees, litter that may pose a hazard or restrict Park use access.
- Follow all safety guidelines for the operation of equipment and chemicals.
- Assist in maintaining roadways and parking lots; ensure ditches and culverts are clear to promote proper drainage; shoulders, edges and ditches are free from encroaching vegetation.
- Operating and maintaining grounds keeping tools and equipment including chainsaws, leaf blowers, brush saws, etc..
- Ability to work alone with mínimal supervision.
- Represent BC Parks and Manning Park Resort in a professional manner.
- Maintain communication with other staff members.
- Other tasks as required.

**Job Requirements / Qualifications**:

- Willingness and ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Value safe working practices
- First Aid Certification (OFA 3 preferred)
- Basic mechanical understanding
- Knowledge of irrigation systems an asset
- Knowledge of small engine repair as asset
- Experience working with landscaping and power tools
- Ability to operate chainsaws in a safe manner. Training will be provided
- Clean Class 5 (or higher) drivers abstract and criminal record check
- Able to clean toilets, showers, and empty garbage cans
- Available to work flexible hours.
- Shift schedule is Mon-Fri, 7:00-15:30
- Able to lift and carry 50 lbs
- Clean drivers abstract and criminal record check
- Experience with landscaping an asset
- Ability to work in a high-paced environment as both an individual and team player
- Effective time management and organizational skills
- Fluent in English

**Benefits**:

- Free Rent - Bi-weekly Utilities of $140 (Including water, hydro, waste & heat)
- Free Wi-Fi and Calls within Canada & USA
- Free Seasonal Activities Pass (Alpine & Nordic in Winter, Boathouse in Summer)
- Free Rentals & Lessons (Alpine & Nordic in Winter, Boathouse in Summer)
- Monthly onsite Medical & Wellness Services
- Regular Grocery Pick Up Service
- Food & Retail Discounts in our Country Store, Pinewoods Restaurant, Bears Den Pub & Daylodge
- Be Your Natural Self_
- Being your natural self means that you are constantly engaged and empowered to instill change and positivity in the work environment whilst being proud of who you are We are constantly striving to build and nourish a culture where inclusivity and tolerance are not just the norm, but are the elements which serve as our strength and identity. Being your Natural self means you love everything about the outdoors and are committed to helping preserve the beauty of the land we are on. In caring for our environment and for the natural beauty of Manning Park Resort, we are equally committed to paving the way in building an inclusive environment for everyone and are actively encouraging applicants with differing backgrounds, sexual orientations, and religious beliefs. No regard shall be given to an applicant's race, religion, skin colour, sexual orientation, and political belief. Applications are reviewed based on merit, bondability, and experience._