Boo Spots Associate

The Boo Spots department is looking for motivated and energetic associates to take our guests to the next level! This Halloween season, as a Boo Spots Associate at Gilroy Gardens, you will be tasked with handing out candy to our trick-or-treating guests as they make their way through the Great Big Boo!

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 

The physical, mental and emotional demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions of this job. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions of this job. 

- Ability to stand for extended periods of time. 

- Ability to lift and move up to 40 lbs. 

- Ability to work outdoors, with continual exposure to a variety of weather conditions 

- Ability to perform repetitive motion tasks involving the hands and wrists. 

- Ability to walk for extended periods of time 

- Ability to work outdoors with exposure to a wide variety of weather conditions. 

- Ability to work in a confined space; approximately 2’ by 2’. 

- Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. 

- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to guests and other employees of the organization 

- Ability to work with employees and guests in a positive, productive and professional manner 

- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos 

- Ability to read, write, speak and communicate effectively in English. 

- Ability to meet Gilroy Garden’s Grooming Guidelines 

- Ability to work effectively and achieve department goals under time constraints and quality pressures. 

- Ability to maintain a calm demeanor during emotionally charged situations 

- Ability to work with little direct supervision and achieve assigned tasks. 

- Ability to recognize when additional assistance or direction is required and to seek that assistance or direction. 

- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. 

- Ability to meet scheduling availability requirements, including availability during nights, weekends and holiday periods. 

JOB SPECIFICATIONS 

- Must be at least 16 years of age 

- Must have reliable transportation 

- Must have full availability, including weekends and holidays 

- Must have good communication skills 

- Ability to work in all weather conditions 

- Must have the following abilities to satisfactorily perform theESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

• Lifting objects weighing up to 40 pounds 

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, balancing, and reaching above shoulders 

• Operation of dolly 

• Ability to follow written and oral instruction 

• Ability to perform basic math functions 

• Problem solving with minimal supervision 

• Organizing and prioritizing to meet deadlines

• Offers of employment may be contingent upon passing a drug screening test and/or criminal background check