Grounds Attendant - Watering & Weeding at Santa's Village Inc

Jefferson, New Hampshire, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Aug, 26

Salary

15.0

Posted On

24 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Watering, Weeding, Planting, Mulching, Landscaping, Tool Operation, Vehicle Operation, Guest Relations, Communication, Time Management, Safety Compliance, Teamwork

Industry

Entertainment Providers

Description

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 Responsibilities * Water flowers, plants, hanging baskets, and landscaped areas * Weed flower beds, walkways, and garden spaces * Assist with planting, mulching, and seasonal landscaping projects * Help maintain clean and attractive outdoor areas throughout the park * Safely use hoses, watering equipment, hand tools, and small landscaping tools * Safely operate trucks and utility vehicles throughout the park * Report damaged plants, unsafe conditions, or irrigation concerns to supervisors * Ensures safety of all employees and guests * Greets guests courteously and assists guests * Maintains a positive attitude * Arrives at work on time, in “good show,” and keeps neat and clean throughout the day * Other duties as assigned Knowledge and Skills * Able to work independently with little daily supervision * Must possess a courteous and friendly rapport with guests and co-workers * Ability to follow directions and safety procedures * Basic understanding of landscaping or gardening practices preferred * Have interpersonal/communication skills orally and in written language * Understand importance of hydration, gloves, sun protection, and safe tool use * Ability 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 employees * Manual Labor: Performs watering, weeding, lifting, bending, twisting, and landscaping tasks throughout shift * Physical 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 Conditions * Attendants will work in hot and sunny weather, often with high humidity, especially during summer months * Rain and Stormy Weather * Attendants may have to work in light rain or temporary periods of inclement weather * Windy Conditions * Employees may need to monitor changing weather conditions while working outdoors * Cool Morning or Evening Temperatures * Employees should dress appropriately for changing outdoor conditions Job Requirements * Must be 16 years of age or older * Previous landscaping, gardening, or outdoor work experience is preferred * Must possess a valid driver’s license * Must be able to safely operate and maneuver trucks and utility vehicles in tight spaces throughout the park * Must remain aware of guests, employees, golf carts, and surrounding vehicle traffic while operating equipment safely within park pathways and service areas * Must be able to exhibit all physical demands listed in this job description at any given time during shift * Must be flexible throughout season, with weekend availability * Must be able to work independently, with little daily supervision * Must maintain a positive attitude and strong teamwork skills 6am - 3:30pm

Responsibilities

Maintain the beauty of the park by watering, weeding, and landscaping flower beds and gardens. Ensure a positive guest experience through courteous interaction and maintaining clean outdoor areas.