Horticulture Technician (Part-Time, SeaWorld San Diego)

DNSP SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment LLC

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SeaWorld San Diego Until 8/31/2026 0+ years exp First posted November 6, 2025 Last posted July 2, 2026
Job description

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:

You’ll help grow and maintain our beautiful park grounds. This involves performing a variety of ground maintenance duties, including mowing, trimming, watering, weeding, planting, pruning, and container maintenance. You will also:

  • Maintain cleanliness and quality of work area
  • Maintain accurate records of activities performed
  • Work through any weather condition, except lightning
  • Practices safe work habits, including the use of personal protective equipment
  • Provide excellent service to guests and Ambassadors
  • Operate park vehicles
  • Perform other duties as assigned

What it takes to succeed:

  • Basic plant or landscape knowledge
  • At least 18 years old
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain a park driver’s *license preferred
  • Excellent English communication skills
  • Basic operational knowledge of both power and hand tools
  • Ability to lift, pull, and push a minimum of 50 lbs.
  • Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time in extreme weather conditions
  • Scheduling flexibility-be able to work 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM
  • Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
  • Strong multi-tasking abilities
  • Ability to complete all legal, company and department training requirements

Compensation:

  • 19.00 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.

About this role

Summary

Maintain park grounds, perform gardening tasks, operate tools, and provide guest service.

Job title

Horticulture Technician (Part-Time, SeaWorld San Diego)

Experience level

none

Minimum experience

0+ years exp

Industry

entertainment

Location requirements

Must work at SeaWorld San Diego, remote not allowed

Salary

$19k+

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

plant knowledgedriver's licenseuse of power and hand toolsability to lift 50 lbs.ability to work outdoors

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

plant knowledgelandscapegrounds maintenance
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site