Noah's Ark - Grounds Crew Lead - Seasonal

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.

The Grounds Lead assists with the day-to-day operation of all grounds and landscaping crews. This position provides guidance and direction to other team members, while also engaging in duties that include but are not limited to watering plants, weed whacking, trash removal, following safety regulations, and performing various cleaning tasks.

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Noah's Ark - Grounds Crew Lead - Seasonal

Roles & Responsibilities

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Supervisory Duties

• Assist with the daily supervision of the Grounds team and any other assigned departments
• Lead by example, attitude, and as a representation of Noah’s Ark core values
• Act as an approachable mentor and coach to all assigned team members
• Become knowledgeable of performing the essential duties of all grounds positions and backfill these positions when needed
• Participate in new-hire orientation and training activities for all assigned employees
• Ensure that all required meal and other breaks are being given in accordance with Wisconsin law
• Ensure daily sign-in sheets are completed and submitted each day
• Assist with team scheduling and timekeeping activities
  
  

Departmental Duties

• Envision and create artistic landscapes that are both 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
• Ensure that the landscape around each water attraction is neat, tidy, and free of hazards
• Ensure that each water attraction is properly equipped with the correct number of tubes to meet operating demands
• Maintain and repair tubes, as needed
• Repair all damaged chairs and returning to designated areas
• Perform a wide variety of landscaping functions, including watering, weed whacking, pruning, trimming topiaries, leaf raking, and lawnmowing
• Assist with the management of sanitation and recycling programs
• Continuously monitors outdoor spaces 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 needed
• Perform other roles throughout the park to meet scheduling needs, including ride operators, Park Services team, or other park positions, as needed
• Perform all 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

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred; Equivalent work experience will also be considered
• 1 year of previous landscaping experience desired
  
  

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age to comply with Wisconsin 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 possess strong attention to detail and desire to keep park clean and presentable
• Must be able to safely and expertly operate a variety of hand and power landscaping tools, including lawn mowers, trimmers, and weed whackers
• Must possess exceptional customer service skills, with an ability to resolve questions, problems, issues, and concerns in a positive and professional manner
• 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, pollen 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 Noah’s Ark 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 Noah’s Ark 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 Noah’s Ark 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 Noah’s Ark. Apply today!

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