Idlewild and SoakZone: Grounds Team Member

About the Role

Are you passionate about quality fun and landscaping? If you are ready to work in a fast-paced environment and contribute to a quality guest experience, a position within the Grounds department at Idlewild and SoakZone may be a great fit for you. This role is perfect for gaining valuable experience in landscaping, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general repair and maintenance of park grounds, including landscaping and midway clean up
• Maintain compliance with company and industry best practices, policies, and procedures to create a safe environment for colleagues and guests
• Perform a wide variety of landscaping functions, including watering, weed whacking, pruning, trimming topiaries, leaf raking, and lawn mowing
• Assist with the removal of trash, brush, branches, and trees
• Assist with snow removal and salting roadways and walkways
• Maintain waterways, ponds, decorative pools, and fountains, as needed
• Empty fire pits and clean pavilions
• Assist with the management of sanitation and recycling programs
• Assist in site preparation, plantings (all plant types—from large trees to small annuals), mulch and topsoil application, loading and unloading materials and tools, and hauling equipment
• Continuously monitor outdoor spaces and midways for safety hazards (e.g., loose branches, tripping hazards, etc.)
• Monitor and stock landscaping supplies, as needed
• Assist with the preparation and set-up of picnic, catering, and employee party areas, when requested
• Perform other roles throughout the park to meet scheduling needs, including ride operators, Park Services team, or other park positions, as needed
• All other duties assigned by leadership

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age to comply with Pennsylvania Child Labor Laws
• Ability to work flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Must be available to work at the park during non-operating hours, including the hours prior to the park opening each day
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work for your scheduled shift
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and a good driving record
• Ability to safely and efficiently operate motorized vehicles and equipment
• Ability to comply with all uniform policies
• Must be able to safely and expertly operate a variety of hand and power landscaping tools, including lawn mowers, trimmers, and weed whackers
• Ability to follow direction, multi-task, and work as part of a team as well as independently

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English (Spanish or other bilingual language skills are a plus)
• No education requirements for this position
• Previous landscaping experience preferred but not required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, twist, kneel, bend, or squat for long periods of time
• Ability to remain on feet for the majority of the workday
• Ability to carry, push, pull, lift, and hold objects weighing 50 pounds or more
• Ability to tolerate high-decibel noise related to power equipment
• Ability to consistently use hands to grasp, control, move objects/tools
• Ability to see details of objects that are more than a few feet away

Working Conditions

• This role is predominantly based outdoors
• Frequent exposure to variable outside temperatures, including high heat, cold, direct sun, humidity, dust, rain, snow, ice, and other weather conditions
• Subject to frequent repetitive motion, high noise levels, motorized equipment, power tools, and machinery
• Subject to frequent interruptions and requests that may require reprioritization of activities

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Ability to cross-train and learn unique skills across various departments
• Free admission to Idlewild and SoakZone, Kennywood, and Sandcastle on your days off, as well as free tickets for your family & friends
• Exclusive employee events throughout the season

Working at Idlewild and SoakZone is about making people happy! It’s about being independent and having fun, making new friends, and earning extra money while doing so. We’ve got great jobs for people just starting out in the workforce, looking for a second job, or staying active after retirement.