Landscaping Spray Technician (Busch Gardens Williamsburg)

Entertainment Places; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at a renowned amusement park as a Landscaping Spray Technician! In this exciting role, you will be responsible for maintaining the beauty of the park's landscapes through effective turf and ornamental management. Your expertise in pesticide application and turf management will ensure that guests enjoy a stunning environment filled with color and life. You'll operate various landscaping equipment and tools while contributing to the park's overall health and aesthetic. If you thrive in a dynamic outdoor setting and are passionate about delivering exceptional service, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

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

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Must possess a state Pesticide Applicator's license, Category III.
• Two years of experience in pesticide application required.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance of park turf and ornamentals, including fertilization.
• Operate pesticide sprayers and maintain records for compliance.

Skills

Pesticide Application

Turf Management

Physical Agility

Record Keeping

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pesticide Sprayers

Spreaders

Backhoes

Mowers

Tractors

Forklifts

Job description

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Landscaping Spray Technician (Busch Gardens Williamsburg)

Apply locations Busch Gardens Williamsburg time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id JR119099

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!

What you get to do:

• Perform maintenance of park turf, ornamentals and annual, including fertilization, fungicide, herbicide, preventative, and curative turf management program.
• Operate pesticide sprayers, spreaders and related equipment for safe application of pesticides.
• Maintain adequate records daily to conform to all Federal, State, Local and park requirements; accurate inventory and file records on all chemicals on-site.
• Conduct inspections of park ornamentals, annual, turf and trees to monitor effectiveness of pest management program.
• Advise Supervisor immediately of any pest or disease conditions which might endanger the overall health and vigor of turf, color and ornamental plantings and trees on BGW properties.
• Operates all equipment related to turf renovations, as well as backhoes, loaders, mowers, tractors, forklifts, large trucks, leaf vacuums and mulch machines.
• Perform any and all other landscape and park duties as needed
• Responsible for the safe and proper operation of all vehicles, equipment and tools.
• Ability to work outside in extreme heat, cold and damp temperatures.
• Begin work at early morning hours. Have weekend and holiday availability.
• Physical ability (agility and strength required).
• Assists in storm damage Cleanup and snow removal as needed.

What it takes to succeed

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Two-year field experience in pesticide application on golf course, nursery or large industrial complex.
• Possess a statePesticide Applicator's license, Category III, Turf and Ornamentals.
• Ability to read instructions and complete reports and make mathematical calculations required for mixing and applications of chemicals and calibration of equipment.
• Ability to bend, stoop and kneel to perform work and lift weights up to 50 pounds.
• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid state Driver's License required.

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.