Kennywood - Grounds Team Member

Splish Splash Water Park•West Mifflin, PA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Kennywood is seeking a Grounds Team Member who is passionate about quality fun and landscaping, and enjoys creating living art that enhances the outdoor scenery. This role is ideal for someone ready to work in a fast-paced environment and contribute to a quality guest experience within the Grounds department. Working as a Grounds Team Member offers valuable experience in landscaping, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age to comply with Pennsylvania Child Labor Laws.
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 and a good driving record.
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.
Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English.

Nice To Haves

Spanish or other bilingual language skills are a plus.
Previous landscaping experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Envision and create artistic landscapes that are pleasing and visually appealing to guests.
Assist with general repair and maintenance of park grounds, including 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 lawn mowing.
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.
Empty fire pits and clean campsites.
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.
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.
All other duties assigned by leadership.