Trails & Park Maintenance

Do you love exploring, playing in the outdoors and making new friends while hanging around the campfire, by the lake or on the ski slopes? 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 place is for you. Staff housing is available, so your dream of living in the mountains is part of your adventure at Manning Park Resort.

We are presently looking for our next great team member as Trails & Park Maintenance Crew 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!

Responsibilities include: (but not limited to)

* Maintain Park grounds throughout the Permit area including campgrounds, roadways, and front and back country trails to BC Parks standards. 

* Maintain MPR trails and Alpine/Nordic ski runs in preparation for the Winter season.

* Repair/paint structures and facilities as needed.

* Perform landscaping duties as directed to, including weeding, lawn mowing, raking, blowing leaves, etc.

* Set up and monitor sprinkler systems while ensuring efficient use of water.

* 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 to BC Parks standards.

* Follow all safety guidelines for the operation of equipment and chemicals.

* Operating and maintaining tools and equipment including chainsaws, leaf blowers, brush saws, pole saws, etc.

* Assist the Alpine team with Lift Maintenance, Cat Maintenance and other projects when needed.

* Represent BC Parks and Manning Park Resort in a professional manner.

* Maintain communication with other staff members.

* Assist the operation department with other tasks as required which may include but is not limited to cleaning and maintaining parks facilities such as pit toilets, garbage bins, campsites, picnic tables, firepits communal areas, wash houses, and shower stalls.

* Other tasks as required within MPR.

Job Requirements / Qualifications: 

* Experience working with landscaping and power tools.

* Willingness and ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

* Effective time management and organizational skills.

* Physical strength, stamina and coordination for heavy manual work 

* Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.

* Ability to operate chainsaws in a safe manner. Training will be provided.

* Ability to work alone with minimal supervision.

* Ability to work in a high-paced environment as both an individual and a team player.

* Available to work flexible hours. 32-40hrs per week. 

* Minimum Class 5 driver's license with a clean drivers abstract

* Clean criminal record check.

* First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain one. Please note that MPR will provide a First Aid course at no cost in May.

* B.C. bucking and liming certification or chain saw experience is an asset.

* Value safe working practices.

* Basic mechanical understanding is an asset.

* Knowledge of irrigation systems is an asset.

* Knowledge of small engine repair is an asset.

* Experience driving an ATV is an asset.

* Fluent in English. A second language would be considered an asset.

This is a Seasonal Position so you must be able to commit to the role for the full Summer Season (May - October)

Benefits:

* Free Rent – Bi-weekly Utilities of $170 (Including water, hydro, waste & heat)

* Free Seasonal Activities Pass (Boathouse in Summer, Alpine & Nordic in Winter)

* Free Rentals & Lessons (Boathouse in Summer, Alpine & Nordic in Winter)

* 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.