Water Country Grounds Team Member

Our story began 75 years ago when the Herschend family discovered wonder deep in an Ozark Mountain cave—and chose to share it with the world. Today, Herschend is the largest family-held themed attractions company, with 49 leading attractions and immersive experiences that reach audiences worldwide.

While each brand offers something unique, all are united by a shared purpose: Bringing Families Closer Together by Creating Memories Worth Repeating®. Our passionate hosts make this purpose possible through everyday acts of love and service—what we call Heartspitality®—the intersection of heart and hospitality.

As an equal-opportunity employer, we strive to provide environments where every host, guest, and partner feel welcome, valued, and loved. We firmly believe that words and actions matter, which is why all individuals are to be treated equally and with respect. 

We are currently looking for a:

 

Water Country Grounds Team Member

Roles & Responsibilities:

 

Are you passionate about quality fun and landscaping? Do you enjoy creating living art that enhances the outdoor scenery? If you are ready to work in a fast-paced environment and contribute to a quality guest experience, a position within the Grounds department may be a great fit for you!

Grounds Team Member duties include but are not limited to watering plants, weed whacking, trash removal, following safety regulations, and performing various cleaning tasks. Working as a Grounds Team Member is the perfect way to gain valuable experience in landscaping, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

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 colleagues and guests
• Perform a wide variety of landscaping functions, including watering, weed whacking, pruning, trimming topiaries, leaf raking, and lawnmowing
• Assist with the removal of trash, brush, branches, and trees
• 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
• All other duties assigned by leadership

Language: Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English; Spanish or other bilingual language skills are a plus.

Education and Experience:

• No education requirements for this position
• Previous landscaping experience preferred but not required

Requirements: 

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• 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
• 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

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
• Ability to tolerate high-decibel noise related to power equipment
• Ability to consistently use hands to grasp, control, move objects/tools

Working Conditions:

• This role is predominantly based outdoors
• Frequent exposure to the variable outside temperatures, including high heat, cold, direct sun, humidity, dust, rain, 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

Team member benefits:

 

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