ISA Certified Arborist

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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 in a wide variety of roles. Join us and play an important part on our incredible team!

What You Get to Do
As ISA Certified Arborist you will supervise the Horticulture team, as well as:

• Create and maintain various reports as requested by the department
• Perform diverse horticultural, grounds keeping and greenhouse tasks, such as watering, weeding, planting, transplanting, pruning, mulching, and mowing
• Provide supervision and training of ambassadors in carrying out grounds keeping operations and provide performance feedback, counseling, and developmental discussions
• Actively assists department leadership in planning of operations, projects and department processes/functions
• Involved in scheduling/requests of ambassadors
• Perform construction and installation tasks including but not limited to retention walls, pavement, and irrigation installation
• Operate equipment: mowers, augers, trimmers, shears, tillers, utility carts, water tanks, tractors, forklift, etc.
• Perform tasks related to cold-weather protection as well as preparation for storms and perform repair work for any weather damage or other damage
• Perform cleaning tasks so as to maintain a safe, clean, professional workplace
• Perform other duties as assigned

What it Takes to Succeed

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 3 years horticulture experience
• At least 18 years old
• Must be ISA Certified
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and organize work crews to carry out operations effectively
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to changes in a fast paced work environment
• Ability to work in water up to chin deep with flotation device in order to maintain horticultural displays adjacent to waterways
• Ability to stand for long period of time
• Ability to bend, kneel and climb repetitively
• Ability to lift, push and pull 50 pounds
• Comfortable with heights
• Comfortable working around chemicals
• Comfortable working around fumes/dust/odor
• Comfortable with exposure to noise, vibrations and motion
• Ability to train on and properly use protective gear
• Ability to work indoors/outdoors in all weather conditions and temperature extremes
• Available to work varying shifts/hours based on business need, to include opening, mid-, and closing shifts; nights, weekends, and holidays

Desired Qualifications

• 2 years guest service experience preferred
• Possession of a valid driver's license preferred

The perks of the position:

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

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.