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Park Services Associate at Cedar Point

Cedar Point Vermilion, OH $14+/hour

Job Description

Overview:

$14.25/hr.

Positions also available for 14/15 year olds, pay may vary based on job duties and responsibilities.

At Cedar Point, work is FUN! Working in Park Services, you'll play a key role in keeping our park clean and events exciting for our guests. You'll also

  • Maintain the cleanliness of tables, pavilions, and food patios as well as around dumpsters and behind-the-scenes locations.
  • Empty and dispose of trash and recyclable material while maintaining clean trash containers in assigned areas.
  • Clean restrooms including toilets, sinks, countertops, and mirrors
  • Learn and comply with the safe and appropriate use of all chemicals necessary for the job.

Some of our amazing perks and benefits:

  • Paid training and FREE uniforms!
  • FREE Admission to Cedar Point and our other properties!
  • FREE tickets and discounts to local attractions!
  • FREE tickets for family and friends!
  • 20% discounts on food and merchandise!
  • Employee-only ride nights, game nights, and FREE FOOD events!

Responsibilities:

Come join our world class team at Cedar Point. Cedar Point provides premiere entertainment with 200+ acres of FUN and we want YOU to join us in making people happy! As a member of our team, you'll

  • Make our guests happy by delivering amazing experiences and helping them create lifelong memories.
  • Interact with different people of all ages and backgrounds.
  • Gain skills, knowledge and experience that will benefit your future.

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 Cedar Point.
  • Availability to include some weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays.

$29k is below typical pay for Electrical and Electronics Drafters nationally

National salary averages
$29k
↓ 50% 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