Landscaper (Urgently Hiring) Job at Cedar Point in Amherst

Overview:

Full-time, year-round Landscaper

• Salary Details: This is an hourly, Union position at $26.75
• Job Status: Full-time, year-round
• Position Level: Entry to Mid-Level position
• Shift: M-F, 7am-3:30pm. Must be able to work 40+ hours per week and open to work a variety of shifts including weekends if needed. 
• Must be willing to join the Local 480 Laborers Union

 

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for soil preparation and seeding and fertilizing of lawns throughout the park property.
• Prepare soil beds; plant flowers and shrubs, fertilize and remove weeds on a periodic basis.
• Applies various pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers.
• Maintain appearance of plants and shrubs by proper pruning.
• Trim and prune all shrubs and trees, mow lawns, and water lawns and plants.
• Clean up plants and leaves in the off season.
• Annual plantings and maintenence - spring clean up, fall clean up of leaves, winter snow removal.
• Operate various types of equipment such as mowers, edgers, tractors, chain saws etc.
• Provides guest service according to Cedar Fair standards when serving the guest or working with subordinates, including initiating guest interactions, answering questions and giving directions.
• Maintains cleanliness and safety in assigned work area and performs all duties in compliance with Cedar Fair Safety guidelines and requirements and reports all unsafe or unusual conditions to supervision.
• Meets scheduling availability requirements, including nights, weekends, and holiday periods to meet business needs.
• Meets Cedar Fair's attendance requirements as outlined in Cedar Fair's attendance policies.
• Adheres to Cedar Fair's Rules of Conduct including specific costuming and grooming standards as outlined in Employee Guidelines and other park/division specific policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3 - 5 Years Related Experience in the horticultural field.
• At Least 18 Years of Age.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Must join Laborers Union.
• Strong background in annuals and perennial flowers is a plus.
• Must be able to follow direction and able to work independently and with others.
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holiday periods to meet business needs.
• Ability to pass a mandatory (or random) drug test, per Company policy, unless prohibited by state or provincial law.
• Ability to pass a background check, if 18 years of age or older, which may include, but is not limited to, credit, criminal, DMV, previous employment, education and personal references, per Company policy, unless prohibited by federal, state, or provincial law.