Landscaper

Lion Country Safari, Inc.- FL•Loxahatchee Groves, FL

2h•Onsite

About The Position

Lion Country Safari is seeking a motivated, dependable, and hardworking Full Time Landscaper to help maintain the beauty, safety, and functionality of our world-class wildlife park. We are looking for individuals who take pride in their work, enjoy working outdoors, and thrive in a team-oriented environment. Landscapers play an important role in maintaining the appearance of park grounds, guest areas, roadways, and operational spaces through landscaping, groundskeeping, debris removal, planting, mowing, trimming, and general outdoor maintenance. This position contributes directly to creating exceptional guest experiences while supporting animal care, conservation efforts, and park operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Valid Florida driver's license
Ability to safely operate or learn to operate landscaping and groundskeeping equipment
Ability to communicate effectively in English
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Dependable attendance, punctuality, and professional conduct
Stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday
Lift, carry, push, and pull equipment, materials, and supplies weighing up to 75 pounds or more with or without assistance
Perform repetitive physical tasks including lifting, bending, kneeling, climbing, reaching, digging, trimming, loading, unloading, and debris removal
Work outdoors for prolonged periods in varying weather conditions, including heat, humidity, and rain
Safely operate vehicles, landscaping equipment, power tools, and pressurized equipment
Respond quickly to operational and safety concerns throughout the park

Nice To Haves

Previous landscaping, groundskeeping, custodial, maintenance, or outdoor labor experience
Experience operating landscaping equipment and pressure washing equipment
Experience working in outdoor guest-facing environments
Experience working around animals, zoological facilities, parks, resorts, or similar environments
Knowledge of basic landscape maintenance and safe equipment handling practices

Responsibilities

Maintain park grounds through mowing, trimming, edging, weed removal, pressure cleaning, and general landscape upkeep
Plant, water, and maintain trees, shrubs, flowers, and other landscape materials
Remove trash, debris, fallen vegetation, and other materials from guest and operational areas
Empty and transport trash receptacles throughout the property
Operate landscape and groundskeeping equipment including mowers, trimmers, weed eaters, leaf blowers, chainsaws, pole saws, pressure washers, and chemical sprayers as trained
Assist with grounds repairs, drain clearing, loading and unloading materials, and other maintenance tasks
Work safely around guests, vehicles, animal habitats, tools, chemicals, and equipment
Monitor park areas for safety concerns and report issues to leadership
Maintain a professional, positive, and guest-focused attitude
Follow all Lion Country Safari safety procedures, policies, and operational standards
Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members regarding work priorities and park conditions
Other duties as assigned by management or department leadership