Irrigation Mechanic (Part-Time, SeaWorld San Diego)

At SeaWorld, we're passionate about caring for animals. In fact, we've already rescued over 40,000 animals (and counting!). And we can save you from being stuck in just another job. Join us and help bring joy, excitement, and lasting memories to people from around the world. We're seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and hard-working individuals to become our Ambassadors. Join us and play an important part on our incredible team!

What you get to do:

• Perform tasks related to the operation, repair and installation of the park’s irrigation systems
• Perform diverse horticultural, grounds keeping and greenhouse tasks including but not limited to watering, weeding, planting, transplanting, pruning, mulching, and mowing
• Perform construction and installation tasks including but not limited to retention walls, pavement, irrigation, etc.
• Assist with keeping records of daily work activities
• Operate equipment (with training), including but not limited to mowers, augers, trimmers, shears, tillers, utility carts, water tanks, tractors, forklift, etc.
• Responsible for truck and trailer operation
• Perform tasks related to cold-weather protection as well as preparation for storms, including repair work for any weather damage or other damage
• Perform cleaning tasks so as to maintain a safe, clean professional workplace and other miscellaneous duties as required

What it takes to succeed:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 6 months irrigation experience
• Valid state driver’s license and be able to obtain a company driver’s license
• Basic knowledge of cutting, assembling and gluing irrigation piping, sprinkler head operation and adjustment, and operation of irrigation controllers
• Proficient in using a shovel for digging holes, trenches and working around other utilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in water up to chin deep with flotation device in order to maintain horticultural displays adjacent to waterways
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to bend, kneel and climb repetitively
• Ability to lift, push and pull 50 pounds

Compensation:

• 23.50 USD per hour

The perks of the position: Ambassadors will enjoy a fun, fast-paced environment, and great teammates, as well as:

• FREE park admission
• Discounts on park admission tickets and passes for family and friends
• Park discounts on food, merchandise, etc.
• Scholarship opportunities
• Exclusive employee events and giveaways
  

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.