Supervisor Horticulture Busch Gardens Williamsburg
Supervisor Horticulture Busch Gardens Williamsburg
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Job Description
Busch Gardens is a place of thrills fun and positive lasting memories. And thats just what its like to work here! As a key member of our team youll play a major role in bringing happiness and excitement to people from around the world. If youre dedicated dependable and driven to deliver exceptional guest service this is a place for you!
What you get to do:
As a Horticulture Supervisor you will be responsible for the following:
- Leading fulltime and seasonal employees; including field maintenance installation planning and management of extensive floral/landscape displays.
- Responsible for timely planning development procurement daily maintenance and general health of all landscape beds coordinating plant and supply orders equipment and vehicle needs and labor.
- Responsible for horticultural training and safety programs for all team members; cleanliness and maintenance of facilities equipment and vehicles.
- Provide IPM support by scouting recommending and assisting with nutritional disease and insect controls and treatments and record keeping. This includes keeping all pesticide resource materials current and accessible.
- Assistance with planning production supervision and maintenance of containers hanging baskets and floral displays for park. Training of all team members on correct pruning and watering techniques in park and greenhouses.
- Assist and execute managements requests in support of park and departmental aesthetic and financial goals.
- Assists in storm damage cleanup and snow removal when required.
- Other duties tasks as assigned by management.
What you need to succeed:
- Strong interpersonal and supervisory skills required
- Good written and oral communication needed
- Attention to detail required with strong work ethic
- Professional appearance and demeanor
- Basic computer skill a plus
- Must be able to operate and be proficient on loaders tractors forklifts high reaches walkbehind movers and large dump trucks.
- Must be able to work outside in both extreme heat and in cold damp temperatures
- Ability to begin work early mornings and flexibility to work weekends
Education and Licensing Requirements:
- Education in Horticulture Landscape Design directly related field or equivalent work experience.
- 4 years progressively responsible professional horticulture experience including 4 years supervisory experience. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered
- Licenses and certifications must be attained as required; including VA pesticide certification as needed.
- Valid VA Drivers License required.
The perks of the position:
- Paid Time Off
- Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes
- Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise
- Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
- 401K Retirement plan
- Voluntary Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Legal Assistance Plan
EEO Employer:
SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE RACE COLOR RELIGION SEX NATIONAL ORIGIN SEXUAL ORIENTATION PREGNANCY GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
