Carpenter

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FREE park admission

Discounts on park admission tickets

Scholarship opportunities

Job summary

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment is looking for a Carpenter to join the Busch Gardens team in Williamsburg, Virginia. In this position, you will perform essential carpentry work to keep the parks in excellent condition, ensuring a safe environment for guests and employees.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and at least 3 years of onsite experience in the carpentry trade, with skills including cabinet building, drywall installation, and maintenance of power tools. Enjoy perks like free park admission and exclusive discounts.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of onsite experience in the carpentry trade.
• Experience with cabinet building and framing as well as drywall installation.
• Ability to work at heights up to 100ft and lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform general carpentry work for in-park builds and repairs.
• Select proper materials for jobs.
• Communicate professionally with Ambassadors and Vendors.

Skills

Communication skills

Mathematical skills

Ability to operate power tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Busch Gardens is a place of thrills, fun and positive, lasting memories. And that's just what its like to work here! As a key member of our team, you'll play a major role in bringing happiness and excitement to people from around the world. If you're dedicated, dependable and driven to deliver exceptional guest service, this is a place for you!

What You Get To Do

As a Carpenter, you will roll up your sleeves, get your hands dirty and perform carpentry work in order to keep our parks looking sharp.

Specifically You Will

• Perform all functions of general carpentry work for in-park builds, repairs, installations, providing a safe environment for guests and employees.
• Select proper materials for jobs
• Dependable performance in terms of attendance, acceptance of assignments, and strict adherence to all safety policies and requirements
• Communicate professionally and effectively with Ambassadors, Vendors and our Guests
• Perform other duties as assigned

What It Takes To Succeed

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of onsite experience in the carpentry trade
• Experience with cabinet building and framing, fabrications of solid surface and laminate countertops, roof repairs, drywall installation, concrete work, and more.
• Ability to work with blueprints or in-depth sketches
• Ability to operate and maintain power and hand tools and other equipment in good safe condition
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Possess basic mathematical skills
• Work at heights up to 100ft, work on scaffolding up to 24 ft, and ability to climb and work off of ladders
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and push/pull up to 100 pounds with assistance
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors, in varying weather, to include extreme heat. Position may be exposed to fumes, dust, odors, loud noises/vibrations and cold/heat temperature extremes
• Perform cleaning duties, including use of cleaning chemicals
• Work a flexible schedule/hour based on business need, to include opening, mid-, and closing shifts; nights, weekends, and holidays

The perks of the position: Ambassadors will enjoy a fun, fast-paced environment, and great teammates, as well as:

• FREE park admission
• Discounts on park admission tickets and passes for family and friends
• Park discounts on food, merchandise, etc.
• Scholarship opportunitiesExclusive employee events and giveaways

EEO Employer

SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.