Hort Technician, Senior (Water Country USA)

SeaWorld Entertainment; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals for a dynamic role in maintaining the beauty of their water park grounds. This position involves a variety of horticultural tasks, from planting and pruning to operating heavy machinery. The ideal candidate will be passionate about landscaping and committed to delivering a memorable experience for guests. With a focus on teamwork and creativity, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to the park's vibrant environment. Enjoy a range of perks including paid time off, complimentary park tickets, and comprehensive insurance plans. Join a team where your efforts truly make a difference!

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Complimentary Park Tickets

Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K Retirement plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Ability to work with team and lead crew effectively.
• Previous experience in horticulture or landscape settings required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the attractive appearance of park grounds.
• Perform horticultural tasks including planting, pruning, and mowing.
• Operate various landscaping machinery with training.

Skills

Horticulture experience

Creative problem solving

Team leadership

Dependability

Heavy machinery operation

Education

Valid driver’s license

Experience in Landscape setting

Tools

Mowers

Augers

Forklift

Tractors

Utility carts

Job description

Ready to dive into an exciting, one-of-a-kind opportunity? When it comes to your work, do you want to do more than just get your feet wet? At our water park, you'll play a key role in helping us deliver a memorable and positive experience for our guests. If you're passionate, positive and hard-working, we'd love to have you join our team!

What you get to do:

You’ll be part of an outstanding team dedicated to maintaining the attractive appearance of our grounds. This role will involve performing a variety of horticultural, grounds keeping and greenhouse tasks, including watering, weeding, planting, transplanting, pruning, mulching, and mowing. You will:

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

What it takes to succeed:

1. Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company driving guidelines
2. Previous experience in a Horticulture or Landscape setting
3. Ability to work with and help lead team and crew
4. Creative problem solving skills and able to identify potential landscape issues
5. Scheduling flexibility
6. Dependability and willingness to learn all aspects of landscaping
7. Heavy machinery experience (backhoe, forklift, manlift) preferred

What else is important:

1. Able to lift, push, pull and/or carry up to 50 lbs.
2. Position engages in extensive walking and standing throughout entire work shift and climb/ascend heights, if needed
3. Perform the following physical activities: kneeling, squatting, bend floor-to waist/waist-to-overhead, reach overhead, simple grasp and fine hand manipulation tasks (use of tools/keyboard/writing)
4. Able to work indoors and outdoors, in varying weather, to include heat.
5. Work a flexible schedule/hours based on business need, to include opening, mid-, and closing shifts; nights, weekends, and holidays
6. Be flexible in work locations as placement will depend on business needs and career development opportunities

The perks of the position:

1. Paid Time Off
2. Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes
3. Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise
4. Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
5. 401K Retirement plan
6. Voluntary Insurance
7. Life Insurance
8. Disability Benefits
9. Tuition Reimbursement
10. Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
11. Employee Assistance Program
12. Legal Assistance Plan

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.