Kennywood - Grounds Team Member

Splish Splash Water Park; West Mifflin (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Cross-train across departments

Free park admission

Job summary

Kennywood is seeking a Grounds Team Member to help design and maintain vibrant outdoor spaces, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for guests. You will participate in planting, trimming, and midways cleanup, while adhering to safety policies and teamwork.

No education is required; landscaping experience is a plus, with flexible shifts including weekends. This outdoor role offers exposure to diverse landscaping tasks, equipment operation, and opportunities to contribute to guest experiences

Qualifications

• No formal education requirements (position open to all)
• Previous landscaping experience preferred but not required
• Ability to read and follow safety guidelines

Responsibilities

• Envision and create artistic landscapes pleasing to guests
• Assist with general repair and maintenance of park grounds
• Maintain compliance with safety policies for colleagues and guests
• Perform landscaping tasks: watering, weed whacking, pruning, mowing
• Assist with trash removal and park cleanliness
• Monitor outdoor spaces for safety hazards and equipment operation

Skills

Landscaping

Groundskeeping

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Job description

Our story began 75 years ago when the Herschend family discovered wonder deep in an Ozark Mountain cave—and chose to share it with the world. Today, Herschend is the largest family-held themed attractions company, with over 40 leading attractions and immersive experiences that reach audiences worldwide.

While each brand offers something unique,all are united by a shared purpose: Bringing Families Closer Together by Creating Memories Worth Repeating®. Our passionate hosts make this purpose possible through everyday acts of love and service—what we call Heartspitality®—the intersection of heart and hospitality.

As an equal-opportunity employer, we strive to provide environments where every host, guest, and partner feel welcome, valued, and loved. We firmly believe that words and actions matter, which is why all individuals are to be treated equally and with respect.

Kennywood is a National Historic Landmark with over 125 years of experience in fun! Kennywood has an unmatched mix of more than 40 modern attractions and one-of-a-kind classic rides, including eight roller coasters, a Kiddieland with pint-sized thrills for the little ones, and more. Kennywood’s rich history spans generations of good times and extends beyond the traditional summer season with popular Halloween and Holiday events.

We are currently looking for a:

Kennywood - Grounds Team Member

Roles & Responsibilities:

Are you passionate about quality fun and landscaping? Do you enjoy creating living art that enhances the outdoor scenery? If you are ready to work in a fast-paced environment and contribute to a quality guest experience, a position within the Grounds department may be a great fit for you!

Grounds Team Member duties include but are not limited to watering plants, weed whacking, trash removal, following safety regulations, and performing various cleaning tasks. Working as a Grounds Team Member is the perfect way to gain valuable experience in landscaping, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Envision and create artistic landscapes that are pleasing and visually appealing to guests.
• Assist with general repair and maintenance of park grounds, including, but not limited to, landscaping and midway clean up
• Maintain compliance with company and industry best practices, policies, and procedures to create a safe environment for colleagues and guests
• Perform a wide variety of landscaping functions, including watering, weed whacking, pruning, trimming topiaries, leaf raking, and lawnmowing
• Assist with the removal of trash, brush, branches, and trees
• Assist with snow removal and salting roadways and walkways
• Maintain waterways, ponds, decorative pools, and fountains, as needed
• Empty fire pits and clean campsites
• Assist with the management of sanitation and recycling programs
• Assist in site preparation, plantings (all plant types – from large trees to small annuals), mulch and topsoil application, loading and unloading materials and tools and hauling equipment
• Continuously monitor outdoor spaces and midways for safety hazards (e.g. loose branches, tripping hazards, etc.)
• Monitor and stock landscaping supplies, as needed
• Assist with the preparation and set-up of picnic, catering, and employee party areas, when requested
• Perform other roles throughout the park to meet scheduling needs, including ride operators, Park Services team, or other park positions, as needed
• All other duties assigned by leadership

Language:

Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English; Spanish or other bilingual language skills are a plus.

Education and Experience:

• No education requirements for this position
• Previous landscaping experience preferred but not required

Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age to comply with Pennsylvania Child Labor Laws
• Ability to work flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Must be available to work at the park during non-operating hours, including the hours prior to the park opening each day.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work for your scheduled shift
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and a good driving record
• Ability to safely and efficiently operate motorized vehicles and equipment
• Ability to comply with all uniform policies
• Must be able to safely and expertly operate a variety of hand and power landscaping tools, including lawn mowers, trimmers, and weed whackers
• Ability to follow direction, multi-task, and work as part of a team as well as independently

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, twist, kneel, bend, or squat for long periods of time
• Ability to remain on feet for majority of the workday
• Ability to carry, push, pull, lift, and hold objects weighing 50 pounds or more
• Ability to tolerate high-decibel noise related to power equipment
• Ability to consistently use hands to grasp, control, move objects/tools
• Ability to see details of objects that are more than a few feet away

Working Conditions:

• This role is predominantly based outdoors
• Frequent exposure to the variable outside temperatures, including high heat, cold, direct sun, humidity, dust, rain, snow, ice, and other weather conditions
• Subject to frequent repetitive motion, high noise levels, motorized equipment, power tools, and machinery
• Subject to frequent interruptions and requests that may require reprioritization of activities

Team member benefits:

Working at Kennywood is about making people happy. It’s about being independent and having fun, making new friends and earning extra money while doing so. As a Kennywood employee, you can be the smiling face that greets incoming guests, a cook that makes things happen in the kitchen or a ride operator that keeps people entertained and safe.

Kennywood Perks & Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Ability to cross-train and learn unique skills across various departments
• Free admission to Kennywood and other parks on your days off
• Invited to exclusive employee events throughout the season
  

We’ve got great jobs for people just starting out in the workforce, looking for a second job or staying active after retirement. If you want a fun, flexible job with an innovative company, look no further than Kennywood.