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Park Services Associate at Carowinds

Carowinds Charlotte, NC $12+/hour

Job Description

Overview:

$12.50 / hour

The Carowinds Park Services team is full of hardworking people who are focused on ensuring each Guests experiences a clean park. This perfect for someone who likes to see the immediate results of their work and is always ready to move on to the next project. We are looking for people who are task oriented and work independently. As part of the team, you will walk the midways while answering Guest questions and pointing them in the direction of their next adventure.

  • Empty, dispose of trash and maintain clean trash containers in assigned areas.
  • Clean restroom toilets, sinks, counter tops, mirrors, floors, walls, fixtures and restock nescessary supplies.
  • Sweeps and cleans grounds and restroom areas throughout designated areas of the Park.

Some of our amazing perks and benefits:

  • FREE admission to Carowinds and other parks!
  • FREE tickets for friends and family!
  • 10% discounts on food and 20% discounts on merchandise!
  • Work with people from here, near, and from all over the world!
  • Exclusive associate-only events!
  • Benefits for part-time, year-round positions include paid time off!

Apply now if you're looking for a rewarding job that's also FUN! Our jobs can lead to a successful future by developing resume-building skills as well as gaining knowledge through training and work experience.

Positions are currently available for those who are 16 or older.


Responsibilities:

We are here to make people happy Carowinds associates are enthusiastic about their work because they create fun and memories to last lifetime! They are crucial to providing guests with a variety of engaging activities that reflect and uphold our core values of Integrity, Courtesy, and Inclusiveness.


Qualifications:
  • You!
  • People who love helping others and will support the needs of our guests and associates.
  • Good judgement and a commitment to safety.
  • Ability to work and interact with people from diverse backgrounds.
  • Individuals with a passion and excitement about Carowinds.
  • Availability to include some weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays.

$25k is below typical pay for Electrical and Electronics Drafters nationally

National salary averages
$25k
↓ 58% vs typical entry-level
Entry
Mid
Senior
This job
$49k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $110k

Mid-level roles pay ~25% more—room to grow.

You may have room to negotiate or find better offers elsewhere.

Slight employer advantage

Standard dynamics. Preparation and demonstrated value matter most.

Hiring leverage
Balanced
Wage leverage âš  Disconnect
Limited
Mobility
Limited
Durability
Mostly durable

Who this leverage applies to

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.
Limited mobility: Few adjacent roles—switching employers is harder.

Focus on demonstrating unique fit and value.

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.

-6%
10yr growth
Most openings come from retirements and turnover, not new positions.
Typical: Associate's degree

Consider building adjacent skills to stay marketable.

Labor data: BLS 2024