Landscape Tech I - Dollywood Theme Park - Full Time Year Round
At Dollywood Parks & Resorts, we create memories worth repeating. We do this every day across all properties, all located in the Great Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee. Ask anyone who has visited Dollywood Parks & Resorts and they will tell you this place is different. It's not a difference that you can touch or see - it's a difference you can feel. We are seeking a Landscape Tech I who will embody the heart and soul of our mission of creating memories worth repeating while bringing families closer together and caring deeply about our brand.
We want to work alongside someone who acts as an extension of our mission, values, and culture. This individual is driven to create meaningful experiences for our hosts, guests, and community while ensuring the success and profitability of our unique offerings. They also bring fun, authenticity, collaboration, creativity, and genuine hospitality to their life and work. The right Landscape Tech I checklist will include equal parts curious learner, innovator, administrator, detail driver, mentor, and motivator.
This position exists to provide a guest experience by providing a pleasing outdoor space through proper horticultural practices.
Additionally, the ideal candidate will be able to display and live out Lead with Love qualities, strongly rooted in the Dollywood Company culture, by being patient, kind, trusting, unselfish, truthful, forgiving, dedicated and accountable.
Summary of Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Landscapes tasks such as watering, weeding, mowing, trimming, and pruning
- Assists others with tasks pertaining to color impact and positive guest experiences through proper horticultural practices
Education and Experience Required
Must be at least 18 years of ageAt least 1 year of work experience that demonstrates successful execution of similar duties and responsibilitiesKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Able to make a friendly impression when speaking to or corresponding with guests, vendors, and other employeesMust reflect Dollywoods image by being genuinely friendly and caring and by taking pride in workMust be self-motivated and disciplinedMust be able to prioritize and complete work assignments on a timely basisMust maintain strict confidentiality and judgment regarding privileged informationMust be committed to continuous improvementMust have professional appearance with good personal hygieneMust promote and support a team work environment by cooperating and helping co-workersMust be productive in a fast-paced, dynamic environmentMust maintain dependable work attendance and flexibility with assigned work schedules including any required overtime, evenings, weekends and holidaysMust be sensitive to the needs of our Guests and feel empowered to act to meet their needs within company guidelinesMust be able to utilize effective communication, problem solving, conflict management and interpersonal skillsMust show appreciation of othersAble to get along with other employees to work out problems and resolve conflictsAble to comprehend instructions and retain informationAble to perform duties consistent with creating a safe and secure environment for hosts and guestsAble to be flexible to handle frequent changes in prioritiesAble to add, subtract, multiply and divide with accuracyAble to communicate effectively using standard English grammar and punctuationAble to tolerate various temperatures while working indoors and outdoorsAble to meet the physical demands of the jobAble to use hand and power tools such as lawn mowers, weed eaters, hedge trimmers, pruners, shovels, rakes and rototillersAble to tolerate exposure levels of various chemicals found in pesticides and fertilizersAble to lift and carry up to 50lbsAble to walk, stand, climb, kneel, bend, twist, stoop and crawlAble to reach high and lowAble to work comfortably at heights up to 60 ftAble to operate / drive a company vehicle with valid TN drivers license and insuranceThe Dollywood Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. The Dollywood Company drives a welcoming culture where ideas and decisions from all people support our efforts to be relevant in an ever-changing world.