What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lake Compounce Workamper - Seasonal Landscaping Team Member position at Lake Compounce?
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.
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 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
- All other duties assigned by leadership
Language: Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English; Spanish or other bilingual language skills are a plus.
Education and Experience:
- No education requirements for this position
- Previous landscaping experience preferred but not required
Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years of age to comply with Connecticut 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
- 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
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand, walk, stoop, twist, kneel, bend, or squat for long periods of time
- Ability to remain on feet for majority of the workday
- Ability to carry, push, pull, lift, and hold objects weighing 50 pounds or more
- Ability to tolerate high-decibel noise related to power equipment
- Ability to consistently use hands to grasp, control, move objects/tools
- Ability to see details of objects that are more than a few feet away
Working Conditions:
- This role is predominantly based outdoors
- Frequent exposure to the variable outside temperatures, including high heat, cold, direct sun, humidity, dust, rain, snow, ice, and other weather conditions
- Subject to frequent repetitive motion, high noise levels, motorized equipment, power tools, and machinery
- Subject to frequent interruptions and requests that may require reprioritization of activities
Team member benefits:
Working at Lake Compounce is about making people happy! It’s about being independent and having fun, making new friends and earning extra money while doing so. As a Lake Compounce employee, you can be the smiling face that makes a great first impression for incoming guests, a cook that serves up tasty treats and culinary delights, a lifeguard who soaks up the sun while keeping guests safe, or a ride operator that keeps guests coming back for more thrills! There are many exciting seasonal job opportunities available to take your summer job to new heights!
Palace Perks & Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Ability to cross-train and learn unique skills across various departments
- Free admission to Lake Compounce and all Palace Entertainment parks on your days off
- Invitations to exclusive company-sponsored employee events throughout the season
We’ve got great jobs for people just starting out in the workforce, looking for a second job or staying active after retirement. If you want a fun, flexible job with an innovative company, look no further than Lake Compounce. Apply today!
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