Grounds Technician

 

Tanganyika Wildlife Park in Goddard, KS is looking for hardworking, self-motivated, dedicated staff. The park is 25 acres and has another 40+ acres to expand, and we plan on growing. A new children’s zoo and safari park are among the expansion plans. Tanganyika prides itself on providing wildly different experiences for its guests and being stewards for the animals in our care. In the past year, we have developed a set of core values to guide leadership and our team to improve and meet our goal of becoming a destination park for visitors and a great place to work. If you like a fast-paced, growth mindset culture, then come join the change.

 

Tanganyika’s Grounds Technician will be responsible for working with the Grounds Team for maintaining all horticulture and landscaping of Zoo grounds along with overseeing the horticulture team.

 

Requirements

• High school diploma or combination of education and hands-on experience that provides the required skills for the position

• Valid Driver's License

• Preference given to candidates with previous grounds/horticulture experience

• Excellent public speaking and customer service skills

• Desire to grow as a team member, animal keeper, and human being

• Ability to stand or walk and be able to perform physical work outside in all weather conditions

• Ability to bend, stoop, and lift 50-75 pounds when necessary

• Ability to work long hours, weekend, weekdays, holidays, and everyday

 

Desired skills, experience, and individual qualities:

• Major responsibilities include lawn maintenance, irrigation service, plant knowledge and care, tree care, and water treatment

• In this role, you will work and assist in all Grounds/Horticulture Department task(s)

• Escorts contractors behind scenes; including communicating to Zoo staff when entering and exiting an area, and contractors clean up before leaving

• Run errands for materials, etc., as needed

• Clean and maintain tools, equipment and work area; prepare equipment as needed

• Maintain records and prepare daily activity reports

• Troubleshoot and diagnose problems needing maintenance or repairs

• Perform submitted maintenance requests

• Operate various pieces of equipment such as lawn maintenance equipment, excavators, skid steers, tractors, truck and trailers and other equipment as needed

• Consistently provide exceptional customer service

• Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary starting at $15.75 with modifiers for prior experience
• Health, vision and dental insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• HSA
• 401(k) with match
• Unlimited PTO starting at 90 days
• In-House Discounts
• EAP - mental well-being program including therapy sessions for all staff and their immediate family
• Free admission to TWP for yourself and family

Please apply at https://twpark.applicantstack.com/x/openings.

If you have any issues apply please email amoody@twpark.com for assistance.