Story Land - Grounds Host (Seasonal)

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Envision and create artistic landscapes that are pleasing and visually appealing to guests.
• Assist with general repair and maintenance of park grounds, including, but not limited to, landscaping and midway clean up.
• Maintain compliance with company and industry best practices, policies, and procedures to create a safe environment for hosts and guests.
• Perform a wide variety of landscaping functions, including watering, weed whacking, pruning, trimming topiaries, leaf raking, and lawnmowing.
• Absorb trash, brush, branches, and trees.
• Assist with the removal of snow, salting roadways and walkways.
• Maintain waterways, ponds, decorative pools, and fountains, as needed.
• Empty fire pits and clean campsites.
• Absorb the management of sanitation and recycling programs.
• 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.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age to comply with New Hampshire Child Labor Laws.
• 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.
• Must be able to safely and efficiently operate motorized vehicles and equipment.
• Must be able to safely and expertly operate a variety of hand and power landscaping tools, including lawn mowers, trimmers, and weed whackers.
• Must be able to follow direction, multi-task, and work as part of a team as well as independently.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, twist, kneel, bend, or squat for long periods of time.
• Ability to remain on feet for majority of the workday.
• Ability to carry, push, pull, lift, and hold objects weighing 50 pounds or more.
• Frequent exposure to the variable outside temperatures, including high heat, cold, direct sun, humidity, dust, rain and other weather conditions.
• Frequent repetitive motion, high noise levels, motorized equipment, power tools, and machinery.
• Frequent interruptions and requests that may require reprioritization of activities.