Horticulture Technician (Full-Time)

SeaWorld Entertainment; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

As part of SeaWorld Entertainment, you will contribute to maintaining beautiful park grounds through various duties like mowing and plant care. This role requires dedication and a strong commitment to providing exceptional guest service in various weather conditions. Enjoy perks like medical benefits, discounts, and paid time off while making a positive impact on park experiences.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K Retirement plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform ground maintenance duties: mowing, planting, and pruning.
• Maintain cleanliness and quality of work area.
• Operate park vehicles.

Skills

Basic plant knowledge

Communication skills

Multi-tasking abilities

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

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!

Compensation Rate: $13.00/hr

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 6:00 AM to 2:30 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

The 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.