Campus Landscaper I – Grounds & Maintenance

University of Central Florida - College of Medicine; Orlando, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Retirement savings

Education assistance

Job summary

University Operations at the University of Central Florida (UCF) is seeking a Landscaper I to help maintain campus grounds. You will perform mowing, edging, trimming, pruning, mulching, and weed management in assigned zones while operating basic hand tools and equipment.

The role includes reporting pest issues and assisting with general upkeep across the campus. Shaping the landscape as part of a large university team, you will also perform light hauling, watering in non-irrigated areas, and

Qualifications

• Completion of 9th grade or equivalent is required.
• Valid class E driver’s license is required.
• Health assessment must be completed and passed per UCF policy.

Responsibilities

• Mow, edge, trim, prune, mulch, and weed landscape beds in assigned zones.
• Operate hand tools and landscaping equipment as needed.
• Identify pest or disease issues and report per IPM plan.
• Support campus upkeep: raking, trash collection, and related tasks.
• Assist with hauling dirt/debris and watering trees/turf in non-irrigated areas.
• Perform basic equipment maintenance and report repairs.

Skills

Driver's license

Physical stamina

Education

Completion of 9th grade

Tools

Hand tools

Landscaping equipment

Job description

University Operations at the University of Central Florida (UCF) is seeking a Landscaper I to help maintain campus grounds. You will perform mowing, edging, trimming, pruning, mulching, and weed management in assigned zones while operating basic hand tools and equipment.

The role includes reporting pest issues and assisting with general upkeep across the campus. Shaping the landscape as part of a large university team, you will also perform light hauling, watering in non-irrigated areas, and