Horticulture Tech, Senior

Entertainment Places; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free park admission

Discounts on park tickets for family/f

Park discounts on food

Job summary

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment in San Diego seeks Ambassadors to maintain the park grounds, plantings, and ornamentals. You will perform watering, weeding, planting and mowing to keep the area attractive for guests, with emphasis on safety and teamwork.

The role requires experience in horticulture or landscaping, a valid driver's license, and a willingness to learn and operate park equipment as needed. Flexibility for varied shifts and outdoor work is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Horticulture or Landscape setting.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company driving guidelines.
• Ability to work with and help lead team and crew.

Responsibilities

• Install and care for park annuals, ornamentals, turf and trees.
• Operate mower, trimmers, and related equipment after training.
• Perform cold-weather protection and hurricane preparedness.

Skills

Horticulture experience

Team leadership

Valid driver’s license

Creative problem solving

Tools

Heavy machinery experience

Job description

At SeaWorld, we're passionate about caring for animals. In fact, we've already rescued over 40,000 animals (and counting!). And we can save you from being stuck in just another job. Join us and help bring joy, excitement, and lasting memories to people from around the world. We're seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and hard-working individuals to become our Ambassadors. Join us and play an important part on our incredible 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:

• 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

What it takes to succeed:

• 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

What else is important:

Able to lift, push, pull and/or carry up to 50 lbs. Position engages in extensive walking and standing throughout entire work shift and climb/ascend heights, if needed 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) Able to work indoors and outdoors, in varying weather, to include heat. Work a flexible schedule/hours based on business need, to include opening, mid-, and closing shifts; nights, weekends, and holidays Be flexible in work locations as placement will depend on business needs and career development opportunities

Compensation:

19.00 USD Hourly

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 opportunities
• Exclusive 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.

United Parks & Resorts is a world-renowned leader in the themed-park and entertainment industry. Our success is built on a passion for caring for animals and a dedication to delivering positive, memorable experiences to people from around the world. We’re also committed to helping ambitious people achieve their professional best. We’re always seeking exceptionally skilled and knowledgeable individuals for a variety of roles throughout our organization.