Landscape Foreperson

Company: California's Great America
Location: Santa Clara
Posted on: September 4, 2024

Job Description:

Overview:Salary details: $35.29/hr. - $44.11/hr. based on experience. -Job Status/Type: Full-time, year-roundPosition Level: Mid LevelShift/Schedule Requirements: Ability to work various shifts and days including nights, weekends and holiday periods to meet business needs. -Overall direction and leadership of the Landscape section and assist in the installation and maintenance of Landscape. -Benefits: - 3 weeks paid PTO which increases with seniority (6 sick days, 8 paid holidays) - Multiple medical coverage options to fit your needs, along with dental & vision coverage - 401K match - FREE entry to ALL our parks and water parks!Perks: - Employee appreciation -week - - Complimentary tickets for friends and family - Discounts on food and park merchandise - Full-time and part-time employee events and gatherings, and more! -
Responsibilities:

• Strong knowledge of native plants, ornamental flowers, and/or urban agriculture with a focus on colorful annual planting.
• Continued sequence of bloom throughout the year.
• Transplanting and greenhouse maintenance.
• Develop and implement Landscape maintenance plans and work schedules that clearly define the goals and strategies needed to reach the objectives for California's Great America -and the Maintenance Department.
• 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.
• Establish and maintain professional, trained, and motivated staff through effective implementation of performance and development programs.
• Respond to and take appropriate action to resolve concerns and complaints from guests and associates.
• 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.
• Gather, enter, and collate necessary data for submission of required reports, both internal and external, in a timely manner.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate quality-assurance measures and ensure appropriate follow-up.
• Communicate clearly and effectively in speaking, writing, and listening to management, associates, and customers. Performs preventative maintenance (planned internal inspections) on equipment and completes required documentation -and check-out file records.
• Keep abreast of current trends and practices -in field of expertise. Makes recommendations based on new development/trends.
• Assist in preparing the operation plan and budget. Order parts and supplies. Monitor and take action to ensure -operation remains within guidelines concerning budget.
• Follow established accounting procedures for documentation of purchases and expenses.
• Follows proper storage requirements for equipment and supplies.
• Other duties may be assigned.
  Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma or GED preferred. -
  • 3 - 5 Years Related Experience - landscape maintenance, irrigation, pest control, arbor care, turf, and ornamental horticulture.
  • Must be at least 18 Years of Age.
  • Valid Driver's License. -
  • Demonstrated experience in Landscape maintenance to include irrigation, pest control, arbor care, turf, ornamental horticulture or degree in horticulture or related field.
  • Demonstrated supervisory experience to include budgeting, scheduling and managing projects from conception through completion.
  • Good communication (written, verbal and listening) skills, especially for dealing with the public and associates.
  • Basic computer skills (spreadsheet, word processing, data base). Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel a plus.
  • NCDEA certification to apply pesticides or obtain certification within 1 year of employment.

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