Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company

Groundskeeper

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company  •  Pennsylvania (Onsite)  •  17 hours ago
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Job Description

Join the team at Hersheypark Camping Resort, campground located a few miles down the road from Hersheypark amusement park that features log and deluxe cabins, tent sites, and partial and full-hookup sites.

This position is responsible for providing grounds maintenance, primarily the maintenance and manicuring of existing landscape, to all areas of the Hersheypark Camping Resort.

As a Part-Time Team Member, you will enjoy sweet perks like FREE admission and parking to Hersheypark, discounts on food & shopping, and more as soon as you receive your Employee ID!

Job Duties (Duties marked with an asterisk are essential functions of this job):

  • Mowing both manually and riding

  • Picking up trash

  • Cleaning fire pits

  • Weeding, watering, and maintaining flower beds

  • Picking up sticks and branches

  • Performing other duties as assigned by manager/supervisor

Qualifications:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age or older

  • Must possess a valid driver's license

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Must be able to operate a push mower and zero turn

  • Ability to safely use chemicals in and around the workplace meeting OSHA standards

  • General knowledge of landscaping, operation of mowers (zero turns), and all equipment associated with property maintenance

  • Organizational skills

  • Positive, professional employee and guest relations skills

  • Capable of working alone and as a team. Must be a self-starter

  • Ability to handle multiple priorities at once

  • Ability to understand instructions, both written and verbal

Job Demands:

  • Ability to stand, squat, walk, sit, and lift (90 % of shift)

  • Physical requirements include complete mobility and good physical conditioning, good hearing and vision, and ability to tolerate heat and adverse weather conditions

  • Proper footwear must be provided by employee - uniform shirts will be supplied

  • Must be able to push/pull/lift a maximum of 60 lbs.

  • Exposure to machinery, lawn equipment, and fuels

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Hershey Entertainment and Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company

About Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company

Welcome to Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company (HE&R), an award-winning entertainment & hospitality organization with properties including: Hersheypark, The Hotel Hershey, Hershey Bears American Hockey League team, Hershey Lodge, and numerous restaurants. HE&R is a sought-after employer where our team members have fun, are welcomed for their differences and get to work in historic settings with the smell of chocolate in the air. Our team-focused and service-oriented culture is paramount to our success. We are a community-minded, family-focused organization that strives to deliver memorable experiences to guests and employees alike. With a robust Training & Development program, welcoming environment for all team members, enviable perks and 'sweet'​ working environments, we invite you to visit www.HersheyJobs.com to apply for a position with us!

HE&R is a privately held company founded in 1927 when our founder, Milton S. Hershey, separated his chocolate manufacturing operations from his other businesses. Our nearly 1,750 full-time and more than 7,000 seasonal/part-time employees share a common goal of upholding the legacy of our founder while striving to live by our company's Core Values: Devoted to the Legacy, Selfless Spirit of Service, Team Focused, and Respectful of Others.

OUR CORE PURPOSE:

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company is proud to help fulfill the dream of our founder, Milton S. Hershey, by providing value to Milton Hershey School® in its mission of helping students lead happy, healthy, and fulfilling lives - just as Mr. Hershey wanted. Learn more at www.MHSKids.org.

Industry
Travel & Hospitality
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Hershey, PA
Year Founded
1927
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