Landscaping Technician, Senior

Entertainment Places; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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 SpG

Employee Assistance Program

Legal Assistance Plan

Job summary

SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT in Williamsburg, Virginia is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain park grounds and support horticultural tasks including watering, weeding, planting, pruning, mulching and mowing.

You will work with a team to ensure a clean, safe and welcoming environment for guests, with physical duties and shifts that may include opening, mid, and closing hours. Experience in horticulture preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in horticulture or landscape maintenance.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company driving guidelines.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work outdoors in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain park annuals, ornamentals, turf and trees.
• Operate lawn and landscape machinery after training.
• Perform weather protection and repairs as needed.
• Communicate professionally with Ambassadors, Vendors and Guests.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Job description

Ready to dive into an exciting, one-of-a-kind opportunity? When it comes to your work, do you want to do more than just get your feet wet? At our water park, you'll play a key role in helping us deliver a memorable and positive experience for our guests. If you're passionate, positive and hard-working, we'd love to have you join our team!

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.

What you get to do:

• 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

Compensation: 14.50 USD

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

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.

United Parks & Resorts is a world-renowned leader in the themed-park and entertainment industry. Our success is built on a passion for caring for animals and a dedication to delivering positive, memorable experiences to people from around the world. We’re also committed to helping ambitious people achieve their professional best. We’re always seeking exceptionally skilled and knowledgeable individuals for a variety of roles throughout our organization.