Dutch Wonderland Park Services Team Member - Winter Wonderland

Dutch Wonderland Inn; Lancaster (Lancaster County); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Dutch Wonderland in Lancaster, PA is seeking a Park Services Team Member to help keep our park clean and welcoming throughout outdoor and indoor spaces. You will perform cleaning tasks, assist guests with questions, and help maintain order in restrooms, food stands, ride areas, and public areas.

This entry-level role requires attention to detail, a positive attitude, reliable transportation, and the ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• No education requirements for this position
• No previous work experience required

Responsibilities

• Maintain park cleanliness in outdoor and indoor areas
• Assist guests with questions or issues
• Clean and disinfect restrooms, food stands, ride areas, and offices
• Ensure park pathways are litter-free and benches/flowerbeds are clean
• Follow safety procedures and report maintenance problems

Skills

English proficiency

Customer service

Attention to detail

Bilingual (Spanish)

Tools

Brooms

Mops

Job description

Our story began 75 years ago when the Herschend family discovered wonder deep in an Ozark Mountain cave—and chose to share it with the world. Today, Herschend is the largest family-held themed attractions company, with over 40 leading attractions and immersive experiences that reach audiences worldwide. While each brand offers something unique, all are united by a shared purpose: Bringing Families Closer Together by Creating Memories Worth Repeating®. Our passionate hosts make this purpose possible through everyday acts of love and service—what we call Heartspitality®—the intersection of heart and hospitality. As an equal-opportunity employer, we strive to provide environments where every host, guest, and partner feel welcome, valued, and loved. We firmly believe that words and actions matter, which is why all individuals are to be treated equally and with respect. Do you love working outside and engaging with people? Do you have an eye for detail and take pride in your ability to tidy up a space? The Park Services Team Members is dedicated to keeping each location’s public areas clean and presentable at all times. We are currently looking for a: Dutch Wonderland Park Services Team Member - Happy Hauntings Roles & Responsibilities: Roles and Responsibilities: · Maintain the cleanliness of the park in both outdoor areas and indoor office spaces · Execute cleaning tasks as outlined in training and Standard Operating Procedures · Complete regular and rotating weekly cleaning tasks as assigned during shift periods · Diligently clean and disinfect public areas including, but not limited to, outdoor park areas and walkways, restrooms, offices, food stands, employee dining facilities, ride areas, and lockers · Provide exceptional guest service by assisting guests with their questions or issues · Ensure the park pathways are litter free · Return food trays to food stands and maintain clean condiment and food line areas · Ensure trash receptacles are clean and free of spills visually and are emptied on a regular basis · Check toilet paper, soap dispensers, in restrooms and replace supplies · Sweep, mop and/or scrub interior floors · Perform basic maintenance duties (e.g. unclogging the toilet or changing light bulbs) · Accurately and promptly report maintenance problems to proper authorities · Preserve landscaping of park (pulling weeds, watering flowers) · Ensure benches and flowerbeds are clean and free of debris · Properly handle, label, and store cleaning chemicals and supplies · Protect guests' belongings, deliver lost and found items immediately · Proactively monitor the park for safety hazards (e.g. wet floors, tripping hazards, etc.) · Maintain records on all work completed and safety inspections · Ensure ADA standards are met in each location · All other duties and special projects assigned by leadership Language: Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English Spanish or other bilingual language skills are a plus. Education and Experience: · No education requirements for this position · Previous work experience is not required Requirements: · Must be at least 16 years of age to comply with PA Child Labor Laws · Ability to work flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays · Must have reliable transportation to and from work for your scheduled shift · Ability to comply with all uniform policies · Must possess strong attention to detail and desire to keep park clean and presentable · Ability to safely and properly use a variety of cleaning equipment, including brooms and mops · Must display a positive attitude, eagerness to learn, and professional image in compliance with all park guidelines · Must possess exceptional customer service skills, with an ability to resolve questions, problems, issues, and concerns in a positive and professional manner · Ability to follow direction, multi-task, and work as part of a team as well as independently Physical Requirements: · Ability to stand, walk, stoop, twist, kneel, bend, or squat for long periods of time · Ability to remain on feet for majority of the workday · Ability to carry, push, pull, lift, and hold objects weighing 30 pounds or more · Ability to consistently use hands to grasp, control, move objects/tools · Ability to see details of objects that are more than a few feet away Working Conditions: · Frequent exposure to all outdoor and indoor areas of the park · Frequent exposure to the variable outside temperatures, including high heat, cold, direct sun, humidity, dust, rain, snow, ice, and other weather conditions · Subject to constant repetitive motion, high noise levels, flashing lights, highly populated areas, and exposure to various cleaning chemicals · Subject to bloodborne pathogens Proper PPE is required in these situations. · Subject to frequent interruptions and requests that may require reprioritization of activities Team member benefits: Do not miss the chance to spark your career now! We're not just in the attractions business; we're in the people business- and that starts with our own. Our 20,000+ hosts across North America are the heartbeat of our diverse and growing company. In keeping with our company values, we nurture a balance between work and family, strive to promote 70% from within and support each host’s efforts to develop a fulfilling and rewarding career