Horticulture Manager

Busch Gardens is a place of thrills, fun and positive, lasting memories. And that's just what its like to work here! As a key member of our team, you'll play a major role in bringing happiness and excitement to people from around the world. If you're dedicated, dependable and driven to deliver exceptional guest service, this is a place for you!

What you get to do:  
• Ensure safety, education/development, and compliance of team members 

• Oversee and manage in the field all aspects of the Horticulture and Pest Control Operations  
• Daily oversight of staff to ensure compliance in all policies and procedures relative to operation 

• Oversee labor/expense budgets to ensure operational efficiency and accountability  
• Conduct regular meetings for feedback from supervisory and front-line team members to determine any problem areas or concerns 

• Identify and manage corrective and enhancement actions 
• Engage with peers and others to advance all department and organizational objectives broadly 
• Communicate with internal and external guests/customers to achieve optimal guest satisfaction and good business relations with vendors and contractors  
• Complete other assignments as needed 

What it takes to succeed:

• Must be at least 18 years of age 
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent 
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a leading role in a horticultural environment with demonstrated success, managing teams within a theme park, hospitality, grounds or pest control management preferred 

• Knowledge of integrated pest management (IPM) and use the appropriate methods to treat infestations 

• Ability to grow leaders and develop diverse, competent, professional and efficient teams to meet strategic goals 
• Must be a self-starter and innovative thinker with the desire to improve the aesthetic appeal to complement the existing theme park footprint 

• Broad horticultural experience and technical expertise in landscape design, installation, maintenance, irrigation, plant-related pest control, turf, greenhouse, floral operations and arboriculture preferred.   • Working knowledge with and around pest control products that have been approved for use by Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to control pests 
• Must possess excellent organizational, analytical, verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally and meet the needs of guest, team members, and other departments  
• Goal oriented, highly motivated, positive attitude and adaptable to changing environment  
• Ability to manage and accomplish multiple projects at one time and follow through on long- and short-term goals  
• Professionally execute Emergency Action Plans as needed  
• Must be able to work varying shifts or hours based on park hours, weather events, etc. i.e., be able to respond on-site when needed for after hour leadership requirements  

• Must have a valid state driver’s license and be able to obtain a Company driver’s license 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, SAP, Kronos and scheduling preferred 

The perks of the position:

• Paid Time Off
• Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes
• Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K Retirement plan
• Voluntary Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Assistance Plan

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.