What are the responsibilities and job description for the Horticulture, Supervisor position at SeaWorld Orlando?
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Requirements and Competencies
- Must have high school diploma or equivalent
- Must have at least 3 years horticulture experience
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must have a valid state driver’s license and be able to obtain a company driver’s license
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Must be able to prioritize tasks and organize work crews to carry out operations effectively
- Must be able to multi-task and adapt to changes in a fast paced work environment
- Must be able to work in water up to chin deep with flotation device in order to maintain horticultural displays adjacent to waterways
- Must be able to stand for long period of time
- Must be able to bend, kneel and climb repetitively
- Must be able to lift, push and pull 50 pounds
- Must be available to work varying shifts or hours based on park hours; i.e. be able to work opening and closing shifts
Starting rate is $19.00
Primary Responsibilities
- Primary task is to actively trim and maintain park trees and palms
- Operate equipment (with training), including but not limited to high reach, chainsaw, large lull, mowers, augers, trimmers, shears, tillers, utility carts, trucks, trailers, water tanks, tractors, forklift, etc.
- Create and maintain various reports as requested by the department
- Perform diverse horticultural, grounds keeping and greenhouse tasks including but not limited to watering, weeding, planting, transplanting, pruning, mulching, and mowing
- Provide supervision and training of team members, in carrying out grounds keeping operations and provide performance feedback, counseling, and developmental discussions
- Actively assists department management in planning of operations and other projects and department processes and functions
- Involved in scheduling/requests of team members
- Perform construction and installation tasks including but not limited to retention walls, pavement, and irrigation installation
- Perform tasks related to cold-weather protection as well as preparation for storms and perform repair work for any weather damage or other damage
- Perform cleaning tasks so as to maintain a safe, clean professional workplace
- Perform other miscellaneous duties as required
Salary : $19
