<p>At SeaWorld, we're passionate about caring for animals. In fact, we've already rescued over 40,000 animals (and counting!). And we can save you from being stuck in just another job. Join us and help bring joy, excitement, and lasting memories to people from around the world. We're seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and hard-working individuals to become our Ambassadors. Join us and play an important part on our incredible team!</p> <p>Did you know?</p> <p>SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment has rescued more than 36,000 animals over the last five decades!</p> <p>At our parks, you're more than an employee. You're an Ambassador… And what we do is more than a job. Every day, we inspire guests to take action to protect our natural world.</p> <p>Become a SeaWorld Ambassador and be part of something real and amazing!</p> <p>Requirements and Competencies</p> <ul> <li>Must have high school diploma or equivalent </li><li>Must have at least 3 years horticulture experience </li><li>Must be at least 18 years old </li><li>Must have a valid state driver's license and be able to obtain a company driver's license </li><li>Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills </li><li>Must be able to prioritize tasks and organize work crews to carry out operations effectively </li><li>Must be able to multi-task and adapt to changes in a fast paced work environment </li><li>Must be able to work in water up to chin deep with flotation device in order to maintain horticultural displays adjacent to waterways </li><li>Must be able to stand for long period of time </li><li>Must be able to bend, kneel and climb repetitively </li><li>Must be able to lift, push and pull 50 pounds </li><li>Must be available to work varying shifts or hours based on park hours; i.e. be able to work opening and closing shifts </li><li>Starting rate is $19.00 </li></ul> <p>Primary Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Primary task is to actively trim and maintain park trees and palms </li><li>Operate equipment (with training), including but not limited to high reach, chainsaw, large lull, mowers, augers, trimmers, shears, tillers, utility carts, trucks, trailers, water tanks, tractors, forklift, etc. </li><li>Create and maintain various reports as requested by the department </li><li>Perform diverse horticultural, grounds keeping and greenhouse tasks including but not limited to watering, weeding, planting, transplanting, pruning, mulching, and mowing </li><li>Provide supervision and training of team members, in carrying out grounds keeping operations and provide performance feedback, counseling, and developmental discussions </li><li>Actively assists department management in planning of operations and other projects and department processes and functions </li><li>Involved in scheduling/requests of team members </li><li>Perform construction and installation tasks including but not limited to retention walls, pavement, and irrigation installation </li><li>Perform tasks related to cold-weather protection as well as preparation for storms and perform repair work for any weather damage or other damage </li><li>Perform cleaning tasks so as to maintain a safe, clean professional workplace </li><li>Perform other miscellaneous duties as required </li></ul> <p>The perks of the position:</p> <ul> <li>Paid Time Off </li><li>Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes </li><li>Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise </li><li>Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance </li><li>401K Retirement plan </li><li>Voluntary Insurance </li><li>Life Insurance </li><li>Disability Benefits </li><li>Tuition Reimbursement </li><li>Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts </li><li>Employee Assistance Program </li><li>Legal Assistance Plan </li></ul> <p>EEO Employer:</p> <p>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.</p>