Horticulture, Assistant Supervisor

Do you like getting your hands a little dirty? Us too! That’s why we’ve got the perfect opportunity for you! Join us as a valuable member of our grounds team and help make our park pruned and pretty and weeds away from our beautiful grounds.



What You Get to Do:

• Perform diverse horticultural, grounds keeping and greenhouse tasks, such as watering, weeding, planting, transplanting, pruning, mulching, and mowing
• Provide supervision and training of ambassadors in carrying out grounds keeping operations and provide performance feedback, counseling, and developmental discussions
• Operate and all maintain equipment: mowers, augers, trimmers, shears, tillers, utility carts, water tanks, tractors, forklift, etc.
• Perform tasks related to cold-weather protection as well as preparation for storms and perform repair work for any weather damage or other damage
• Prep, maintain and staff seasonal firepits
• Maintain a safe, clean, professional workplace
• Provide exemplary service to guests and team members.
• Ensure compliance of Child Labor Laws with regards to breaks, lunches and hours worked per day
• Assist with other duties as assigned

What it Takes to Succeed:

• A valid driver’s license and ability to obtain a park driver’s license
• Detail oriented, able to handle multiple tasks, and work in a fast-paced environment under general supervision
• Ability to successfully complete all legal, company and department training requirements to include but not limited to passing required tests and certifications within established timelines
• Available to work varying shifts or hours based on park hours including nights, holidays and weekends
• Consistently practice safe work habits including the use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and reporting unsafe situations
• Ability to stand, walk, and work for prolonged periods of time
• Willingness to comply with all SEA grooming guidelines and employment standards
• Working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Applications

The Perks of the Position:
As part of the Sesame Place family, you’ll enjoy a fun, fast-paced environment and great teammates, as well as:

• FREE park admission
• Discounted park admission tickets and passes for family and friends
• Park discounts on food, merchandise, etc.
• Exclusive employee events and giveaways
• Scholarship opportunities
• SEPTA has an exclusive bus stop for Sesame Place Ambassadors on Route 14