Horticulture Technician, Senior (Part Time, SeaWorld San Diego)

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free park admission

Family tickets discounts

Park merchandise discounts

Scholarship opportunities

Exclusive events & giveaways

Job summary

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment is seeking enthusiastic Ambassadors to help maintain the grounds, performing horticultural, grounds keeping and greenhouse tasks including planting, watering, weeding, pruning and mowing to enrich guest experiences.

This on-site role requires a valid driver's license, leadership ability, and flexibility to work various shifts. Pay is $20.50 per hour with park perks and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong written/verbal communication skills; able to read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Horticulture experience

Valid driver’s license

Team leadership

Creative problem solving

Flexible scheduling

Dependability

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
• Strong written/verbal communication skills; able to read, write and speak English.

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

• 20.50 per hour

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.