Part-Time, Landscaping Technician (Busch Gardens Williamsburg)

SeaWorld Entertainment; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading entertainment company where you can bring joy and excitement to guests every day! As a vital member of the park's maintenance crew, you'll be responsible for enhancing the beauty of the park through various ground maintenance tasks. This role offers you the chance to work outdoors in a fun, fast-paced environment while ensuring the park remains a welcoming space for visitors. With flexible scheduling and a supportive team atmosphere, this position is perfect for those who enjoy hands-on work and love nature. Experience the thrill of working in a vibrant setting while making lasting memories!

Benefits

FREE park admission

Discounts on park admission tickets

Park discounts on food and merchandise

Scholarship opportunities

Exclusive employee events and giveaways

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old with a valid driver's license.
• Ability to lift, pull, and push a minimum of 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform ground maintenance duties like mowing, trimming, and planting.
• Maintain cleanliness and quality of work area.

Skills

Basic plant or landscape knowledge

Excellent English communication skills

Strong multi-tasking abilities

Ability to work independently and in a team

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

Busch Gardens is a place of thrills, fun and positive, lasting memories. And that's just what it's 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:

You’ll help grow and maintain our beautiful park grounds. This involves performing a variety of ground maintenance duties, including mowing, trimming, watering, weeding, planting, pruning, and container maintenance. You will also:

• Maintain cleanliness and quality of work area
• Maintain accurate records of activities performed
• Work through any weather condition, except lightning
• Practice safe work habits, including the use of personal protective equipment
• Provide excellent service to guests and Ambassadors
• Operate park vehicles
• Perform other duties as assigned

What it takes to succeed:

• Basic plant or landscape knowledge
• At least 18 years old
• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain a park driver’s license preferred
• Excellent English communication skills
• Basic operational knowledge of both power and hand tools
• Ability to lift, pull, and push a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time in extreme weather conditions
• Scheduling flexibility - be able to work 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
• Strong multi-tasking abilities
• Ability to complete all legal, company and department training requirements

Compensation: $13.25 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.