Grounds Attendant - Watering & Weeding

Purpose The Seasonal Grounds Attendant - Watering & Weeding helps keep Santa's Village beautiful by maintaining flower beds, gardens, walkways, and landscaped areas throughout the park. This position supports the overall guest experience by ensuring outdoor areas are clean, colorful, and welcoming. This role requires close contact with guests, teamwork with co-workers, and the ability to work safely and efficiently in an outdoor environment while creating Pure Joy for guests and fellow employees. Functions and ResponsibilitiesWater flowers, plants, hanging baskets, and landscaped areasWeed flower beds, walkways, and garden spacesAssist with planting, mulching, and seasonal landscaping projectsHelp maintain clean and attractive outdoor areas throughout the parkSafely use hoses, watering equipment, hand tools, and small landscaping toolsSafely operate trucks and utility vehicles throughout the parkReport damaged plants, unsafe conditions, or irrigation concerns to supervisorsEnsures safety of all employees and guestsGreets guests courteously and assists guestsMaintains a positive attitudeArrives at work on time, in "good show," and keeps neat and clean throughout the dayOther duties as assigned Knowledge and SkillsAble to work independently with little daily supervisionMust possess a courteous and friendly rapport with guests and co-workersAbility to follow directions and safety proceduresBasic understanding of landscaping or gardening practices preferredHave interpersonal/communication skills orally and in written languageUnderstand importance of hydration, gloves, sun protection, and safe tool useAbility to safely operate and maneuver vehicles in busy park environments Extent of Public Contact The Seasonal Grounds Attendant - Watering & Weeding will greet guests, graciously provide them assistance, and answer their questions to help make their visit enjoyable. Physical Demands Position requires frequent reaching, stretching, stooping, kneeling, bending, twisting, lifting, and walking throughout the workday. Much of the workday consists of standing and working outdoors in varying weather conditions. This is a physically demanding position. Often this person will be required to lift watering equipment, bags of mulch, soil, or landscaping materials weighing up to 30 pounds, and occasionally may be required to lift up to 50 pounds. Must have the following physical capabilities to ensure guest safety throughout the park:Quick Response Time: Reacts swiftly in the event of an emergency or to help guests or employeesManual Labor: Performs watering, weeding, lifting, bending, twisting, and landscaping tasks throughout shiftPhysical Stamina: Stands for long periods, walks frequently, and completes repetitive outdoor tasks Working Conditions and Environment Daytime seasonal position which may include weekends and holidays. Position is primarily outdoors. Attendants may work in any of the following extreme weather situations:Summer - Hot and Humid ConditionsAttendants will work in hot and sunny weather, often with high humidity, especially during summer monthsRain and Stormy WeatherAttendants may have to work in light rain or temporary periods of inclement weatherWindy ConditionsEmployees may need to monitor changing weather conditions while working outdoorsCool Morning or Evening TemperaturesEmployees should dress appropriately for changing outdoor conditions Job RequirementsMust be 16 years of age or olderPrevious landscaping, gardening, or outdoor work experience is preferredMust possess a valid driver's licenseMust be able to safely operate and maneuver trucks and utility vehicles in tight spaces throughout the parkMust remain aware of guests, employees, golf carts, and surrounding vehicle traffic while operating equipment safely within park pathways and service areasMust be able to exhibit all physical demands listed in this job description at any given time during shiftMust be flexible throughout season, with weekend availabilityMust be able to work independently, with little daily supervisionMust maintain a positive attitude and strong teamwork skills 6am - 3:30pm