Full-Time Hort Technician

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Help grow and maintain our beautiful park grounds
• Perform a variety of ground maintenance duties, including mowing, trimming, watering, weeding, planting, and pruning
• 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

Requirements

• 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—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

Qualifications

None specified

Skills

None specified

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes
• Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K Retirement plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Assistance Plan

Pay

N/A

Schedule

N/A

Company Information

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.