Landscaping Assistant - $21.26/HR

Six Flags Great America & Hurricane Harbor; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Six Flags Great America & Hurricane Harbor is seeking a Full-Time Landscaping Team member to assist with park landscaping tasks. Candidates must be 18 years or older and able to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Shift patterns include day shifts (7am-3:30pm), summer hours (6am-2:30pm), and weekends. Strong teamwork and a proactive attitude are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Day shift (7am-3:30pm) summer hours (6am-2:30pm) and weekends.
• Must be willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Must be professional, self-motivated, able to multi-task and have an enthusiastic attitude.
• Must have strong teamwork skills and the ability to work with others.

Responsibilities

• Keep turf grass neatly mowed and trimmed.
• Water plant materials as needed.
• Transplant trees, shrubs, groundcovers, and flowers.
• Prune plant materials.
• Remove weeds throughout the parks.
• Spread mulch in shrub beds.
• Assist with snow removal.
• Follow Six Flags safety policies and procedures.
• Adhere to park attendance policy and Six Flags handbook.
• Complete all delegated tasks by management.
• Maintain Six Flags appearance standards.

Skills

Outdoor work

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Professionalism

Job description

Assisting our Full-Time Landscaping Team as they work on the landscaping through our park! Must be 18 years or older.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Keeping all turf grass neatly mowed and trimmed
• Watering of plant materials on an as needed basis
• Transplanting of trees, shrubs, groundcovers, and flowers
• Pruning of plant materials
• Pulling weeds throughout the parks
• Spreading mulch throughout shrub beds
• Help with snow removal
• Comply with all Six Flags Safety and Fire responsibilities, policies, and procedures
• Adhere to Park attendance policy as stated in the Six Flags Handbook
• Follow and complete all delegated tasks deemed by management
• Adhere to Six Flags Standards of Appearance

Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum Age: 18
• Specific Availability: Day shift (7am-3:30pm) summer hours (6am-2:30pm) and weekends
• Must be willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions
• Must be professional, self-motivated, the ability to multi-task and have an enthusiastic attitude
• Must have strong teamwork skills and the ability to work with others