Ambassador Horticulture Technician — Grounds & Greenhouse

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free park admission

Family tickets discounts

Park merchandise discounts

Scholarship opportunities

Exclusive events & giveaways

Job summary

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment is seeking enthusiastic Ambassadors to help maintain the grounds, performing horticultural, grounds keeping and greenhouse tasks including planting, watering, weeding, pruning and mowing to enrich guest experiences.

This on-site role requires a valid driver's license, leadership ability, and flexibility to work various shifts. Pay is $20.50 per hour with park perks and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company driving guidelines.
• Previous experience in a Horticulture or Landscape setting.
• Ability to work with and help lead team and crew.
• Creative problem solving skills and able to identify potential landscape issues.
• Scheduling flexibility.
• Dependability and willingness to learn all aspects of landscaping.
• Heavy machinery experience (backhoe, forklift, manlift) preferred.
• Strong written/verbal communication skills; able to read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Install, care for, maintain and remove park annuals, ornamentals, turf and trees.
• Operate (with training) mowers, augers, trimmers, shears, tillers, utility carts, water tanks, tractors, forklift, loaders, trucks, trailers, etc.
• Perform cold-weather protection and hurricane preparedness.
• Repair any weather damaged areas.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with Ambassadors, Vendors and our Guests.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Horticulture experience

Valid driver’s license

Team leadership

Creative problem solving

Flexible scheduling

Dependability

Heavy machinery experience

Job description

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment is seeking enthusiastic Ambassadors to help maintain the grounds, performing horticultural, grounds keeping and greenhouse tasks including planting, watering, weeding, pruning and mowing to enrich guest experiences.

This on-site role requires a valid driver's license, leadership ability, and flexibility to work various shifts. Pay is $20.50 per hour with park perks and growth opportunities.