What are the responsibilities and job description for the Groundskeeper position at Wild Adventures?
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Maintain an aesthetically pleasing, sanitary environment both indoors and outdoors in all guest view and back areas
- Ensure the walkways and streets are cleared of debris, leaves, and dirt each scheduled/operating morning by using a backpack blower
- Prepare parking lot and park for operation by removing all trash and debris from public areas, including walkways, trash receptacles, landscaped areas, etc.
- Sweep all park walkways and remove trash and debris from benches, tables, and landscaped areas
- Empty and wipe down all park trashcans
- Collect and empty refuse and recyclable material throughout the park and all buildings, discarding the materials in designated dumpsters or bins
- Follow all SDS guidelines for all products used
- Maintain clean work areas and storage closest areas
- Assist with group picnics/events as assigned
- Assist the Park Services Team Lead with daily, monthly, and yearly operations as necessary
- Report any unsafe actions or areas or any needed repairs to your team lead/ supervisor
- Work cooperatively with all departments and assist as necessary
- Perform all duties within quality and efficiency standards
- Maintain a groomed look and good personal hygiene, including wearing a clean WA uniform
- Must be willing to work outside his or her zone of assignment to fulfill general park needs on occasion
- Ensure compliance with all Herschend Family Entertainment and Wild Adventures policies and procedures
- Represents the company to guests and other team members in a positive and friendly manner
- Satisfies Wild Adventure’s standards for performance and conduct. For example, reports to work regularly and on time
- “Create Memories Worth Repeating” for our Guests by exceeding guest expectations
- Perform other duties as assigned
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The position requires outdoor work in all weather conditions and the presence of dust and odors. Team Members are susceptible to the exposure of various chemicals, bodily fluids and blood-borne pathogens, prolonged exposure to sunlight or rainy conditions
Required Skills:
COMPETENCY STATEMENT(S)
- Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines
- Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions
- Detail-Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the small things. Like wiping down the stainless steel trash cans in the restrooms or removing spots from the mirrors
- Self-Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one's ability using his or her drive or initiative and not requiring constant supervision to achieve positive results
- Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations
- Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task
- Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal
- Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety
| PHYSICAL DEMANDS | |||||
| N (Not Applicable) | Activity is not applicable to this position. | ||||
| O (Occasionally) | Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs/day) | ||||
| F (Frequently) | Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day) | ||||
| C (Constantly) | Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs/day) | ||||
| Stand | C | Lift/Carry | |||
| Walk | C | 10 lbs or less | C | ||
| Sit | O | 11-20 lbs | C | ||
| Manually Manipulate | C | 21-50 lbs | C | ||
| Grasp | C | 51-100 lbs | O | ||
| Reach Outward | F | Over 100 lbs | N | ||
| Reach Above Shoulder | O | ||||
| Speak | O | Push/Pull | |||
| Climb | O | 12 lbs or less | C | ||
| Crawl | O | 13-25 lbs | C | ||
| Squat or Kneel | O | 26-40 lbs | C | ||
| Bend | F | 41-100 lbs | C | ||
| Other Physical Requirements | |||||
| Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth) | |||||
| Sense of Sound - the ability to hear with both ears | |||||
| Sense of Smell | |||||
| Sense of Taste | |||||
| Sense of Touch |
Required Experience:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English
- Must be able to wear appropriate job-specific personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Must be available to work days, evenings, weekdays, weekends, and holidays as needed
- Must have reliable transportation
Wild Adventures Theme Park is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status. Wild Adventures Theme Park drives a welcoming culture where ideas and decisions from all people support our efforts to be relevant in an ever-changing world.