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The Opportunity

Delaware North Parks and Resorts is hiring a full-time Gardener to join our team at the Kennedy Space Center in Merritt Island, Florida. As a Gardener, you will be responsible for maintaining turf-grass, shrubs, trees, and other related work tasks to ensure that all landscaping is always presentable. If you enjoy working with people from diverse backgrounds, like a fast-paced job, and seek hands-on learning, our Parks and Resorts team invites you to apply today.

Pay

$16.47 - $18.84 / hour

Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/whatweoffer .

Perks at Kennedy Space Center

Embark on an extraordinary journey with a job at Kennedy Space Center, where every day allows you to share the excitement of space exploration with our guests.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance*

• 401k with company match*

• Paid vacation days and holidays*

• Paid parental bonding leave*

• Tuition or professional certification reimbursement*

• Weekly pay

• 12 complimentary tickets and 4 parking passes per year to share with friends and family

• Attraction share program with 5 visits per year with up to 3 guests at discounted rates to popular Florida attractions

• Rewards and recognition program with cool gifts and merchandise

• Referral bonus – earn $200 for each eligible referral

• Training and development with opportunities for internal mobility and growth including the chance to work at our other locations nationwide

*Available for eligible team members, part-time team members must earn eligibility

Responsibilities

• Edging, mowing, tree trimming, watering, mulching and pruning of ornamentals and trimming as necessary.

• Planting, weeding, fertilizing, identify and eliminate pests in the landscape.

• Maintain parking lots and assist with traffic control as required.

• Driving a company vehicle around the property.

• Installation and repair of sprinklers to assure proper irrigation.

• Carry out special projects and work tasks as directed by the Manager.

• Follow safety and environmental business practices and keep the work area in a clean and orderly condition.

• Attend all company training relating to GuestPath (guest services), GreenPath (environmental management system), and safety awareness. This includes wear proper PPE including safety shoes (steel toe), hearing protection, safety glasses, etc.

Qualifications

• Previous gardening experience in a similar environment including floral arrangement design skills.

• Self-motivated and have the ability to work without direct supervision.

• Must have a valid driver's license to operate company vehicles around the property.

• Thorough knowledge of indigenous flora, fertilizers, and insecticides allowed for property use.

• Experience using gardening equipment such as hand power tools, lawn mowers, and standard commercial gardening equipment.

• Requires use of PPE to include: safety shoes(steel toe), hearing protection, safety glasses, mechanics gloves, and other required PPE.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to consistently lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

• Must be able to obtain a Back Safety certificate.

• Must be able to pass annual health screening.

• Must be able to constantly stand, walk, bend, reach, pull, push, twist, squat, stretch, lift and carry throughout shift.

• Must be able to withstand hot or cold outdoor temperatures depending on the season.

Shift Details

Day shift

Holidays

Weekends

Who We Are

The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is the visitor center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. We offer our team members discounted meals, wellness rewards programs, and a 4-week on-the-job training program. Friends and family perks include up to 12 complimentary tickets with 4 parking passes per year to share. Additionally, team members receive 5 visits per year with up to 3 guests for visits at discounted rates to other popular Florida attractions.

At Delaware North, you’ll love where you work, who you work with, and how your day unfolds. Whether it’s in sporting venues, casinos, airports, national parks, iconic hotels, or premier restaurants, there’s no telling where your career can ultimately take you. We empower you to do great work in a company with 100 years of success, stability and growth. If you have drive and enjoy the thrill of making things happen - share our vision and grow with us.

Delaware North Companies, Incorporated and its subsidiaries consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Delaware North is an equal opportunity employer.