Lake Compounce Workamper - Seasonal Landscaping Team Member

Palace Entertainment is a leading leisure park operator in the United States and Australia overseeing more than 25 entertainment venues, hotels and educational venues across 11 different states.

Palace Entertainment owns and operates some of the country’s largest and most prestigious venues including: National Historic Landmark, Kennywood Park, America’s Oldest Amusement Park, Lake Compounce, the world’s first ever Cartoon Network Hotel, Best Family Theme Park Dutch Wonderland and a variety of other family-friendly parks and campgrounds throughout the United States.

Palace Entertainment is a subsidiary of Parques Reunidos, one of the leading global operators, with more than 60 different assets (theme parks, zoos and marine parks, water parks and other attractions), spread out over various countries across Europe, North America, the Middle East and Australia.

The Workamper program is for team members who want to live and work at Lake Compounce Amusement Park & Campground during the season (May to the end of December). Must have an RV to participate.

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.

We are currently looking for a:

 

Lake Compounce Workamper - Seasonal Landscaping Team Member

Roles & Responsibilities:

 

Workamper Information:

This program is for people who want to live and work at Lake Compounce Amusement Park & Campground during the season (May to the end of December).

• Move-in day is May 1, 2025

• Must have an RV to participate: workampers are provided one partial hookup RV site, including water and electricity 

• Workers must be at least 18 years old or accompanied by an adult

• Workampers live in the Lake Compounce campground with access to amenities like laundry, restrooms, showers, and Wi-Fi

• Workers are required to work a minimum of 30 hours per week during peak season (May 1 – Nov 1) to stay for free

• Wages vary by department and position

• Lake Compounce provides uniform shirts

• Workers will use a scheduling software called Quinyx to view their work schedules

• The campground is within walking distance of the park, but workers may opt to drive their vehicle to the employee parking lot

• All campground occupants must follow the campground rules at all times

• Lake Compounce Campground reserves the right to require a Workamper to change campsite assignments for any reason

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 snow removal and salting roadways and walkways

• Maintain waterways, ponds, decorative pools, and fountains, as needed

• 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 mate