Horticulture Technician

Entertainment Places; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 15,911 - 22,661; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K Retirement plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A theme park company is looking for a dedicated Horticulture Technician to enhance the beauty of our grounds. In this role, you will maintain park areas through various tasks such as planting, pruning, and operating park vehicles. The ideal candidate should have a basic knowledge of plants, be at least 18 years old, and possess excellent communication skills. Join us at SeaWorld and be part of a team that aims to create memorable experiences for all guests.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old.
• Valid driver's license preferred.
• Able to work in extreme weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and grow park grounds including mowing and watering.
• Keep accurate records of tasks performed.
• Provide excellent service to guests.

Skills

Basic plant or landscape knowledge

Excellent English communication skills

Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Ability to work independently and in a team

Strong multi-tasking abilities

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

Horticulture Technician page is loaded## Horticulture Technicianlocations: SeaWorld San Antoniotime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR123101At 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 help grow and maintain our beautiful park grounds. This involves performing a variety of ground maintenance duties, including mowing, trimming, watering, weeding, planting, pruning, and container maintenance. You will also:* Maintain cleanliness and quality of work area* Maintain accurate records of activities performed* Work through any weather condition, except lightning* Practices safe work habits, including the use of personal protective equipment* Provide excellent service to guests and Ambassadors* Operate park vehicles* Perform other duties as assigned**What it takes to succeed:*** Basic plant or landscape knowledge* At least 18 years old* Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain a park driver’s license preferred* Excellent English communication skills* Basic operational knowledge of both power and hand tools* Ability to lift, pull, and push a minimum of 50 lbs.* Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time in extreme weather conditions* Scheduling flexibility-be able to work all shifts Mon-Fri between 6:00 AM to 3:30 PM* Ability to work well independently and as part of a team* Strong multi-tasking abilities* Ability to complete all legal, company and department training requirements**Compensation:** $14.00 PHThe perks of the position:* Paid Time Off* Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes* Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise* Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance* 401K Retirement plan* Voluntary Insurance* Life Insurance* Disability Benefits* Tuition Reimbursement* Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts* Employee Assistance Program* 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.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.