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Overnight Groundskeeper - Washdown and Waste Removal at Six Flags St. Louis

Six Flags St. Louis Eureka, MO

Job Description

Overview:

Join the Park Services Washdown team! Become a Six Flags employee and get FREE park entry! Plus enjoy exclusive employee ride nights, team member events, and more! You must be at least 17 years or older to apply and are looking to fill early morning or late-night shifts. We will work with your schedule! Interested?


Responsibilities:
  • Remove trash and large debris from streets, midways, back of house areas, and parking lots using leaf blowers, sweepers, and other equipment
  • Hose down and wash park walkways and midways as needed
  • Empty and replace trash liners throughout the park
  • Operate sweeper trucks, tractors, and waste compactors to clean and dispose of refuse
  • Transport, clean, and assist with emptying park dumpsters as directed
  • Perform heavy cleaning tasks and special projects assigned by Park Services Leadership
  • Complete routine inspections and basic maintenance documentation
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
  • Follow all safety, health, and operational procedures
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Washdown Supervisor or Park Services Leadership

Qualifications:
  • Minimum Age: 17
  • Valid driver's license preferred
  • Reliable transportation to and from scheduled shifts
  • Availability to work overnights or early mornings, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays
  • Ability to safely operate heavy machinery and equipment
  • Ability to lift at least 50 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks
  • Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
  • Professional, self motivated, and enthusiastic with strong multitasking skills
  • Strong teamwork skills and ability to work effectively with others

Typical mid-level pay: $38k for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers nationally

National salary averages
Expected mid-level
$38k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$30k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $54k

Pay increases slowly with experience in this field.

Raises may be modest; negotiate well upfront.

Hot hiring, constrained wages

Employers are hiring actively, but pay hasn't caught up with demand. Focus on competing offers and non-salary benefits.

Hiring leverage
Candidate-favored
Wage leverage âš  Disconnect
Constrained
Mobility
High mobility
Durability
Somewhat fragile

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Senior candidates with options, Remote-capable workers
Weaker for: Entry-level candidates, Career switchers

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Watch out for

Wage disconnect: Hiring is active but pay hasn't responded—negotiate on other terms.

Use competing offers and timing to your advantage.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Stable but flat

Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.

+4%
10yr growth
20% work independently—freelance or consulting is viable.
158,200 openings projected annually—mostly replacing retirees and turnover.
Typical: No formal educational credential

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024