Construction Gardener

Referral Job Portal; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Orlando Resort is seeking a skilled Construction Gardener to join our Horticulture team. The role requires proficiency in identifying 50 common plant names within 90 days of hire, plus installation of trees, shrubs, and hardscape as needed.

You will perform landscape maintenance, operate heavy equipment, assist with irrigation, mulching, and tree rigging. A high school diploma and valid Florida driver’s license are required, with 3+ years of landscape experience and horticultural

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years landscape maintenance experience, preferably in upscale env.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License required.
• Proficiency in identifying 50 common plant names within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist in specimen tree relocation (ball and burlap, jetting in, staking/guying).
• Trim/prune shrubs, ground covers, vines, and some trees with hand tools and 2-cycle equipment; operate power shovel/hammer.
• Prepare sites by removing existing plant material and hardscape, grading and drainage.
• Operate machinery to load/unload/transport materials and supplies.
• Provide supplemental water via irrigation zones and hand watering.

Skills

Plant identification

Heavy equipment operation

Irrigation management

Tree/shrub installation

Site prep & cleanup

Education

High school diploma

Horticultural expertise preferred

Tools

Power shovel

Power hammer

Irrigation equipment

Tree rigging gear

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs skilled landscape maintenance tasks as part of a Horticulture team; proficiency in plant identification of 50 common plant names within 90 days of hire date; ability to perform shrub installation, foliage maintenance, tree installation, heavy equipment operation, and basic clean up.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in specimen tree relocation, including ball and burlap operation, jetting in, and staking and guying.
• Responsible for trimming/pruning shrubs, ground covers, vines and some trees and palms with hand-held tools and 2-cycle equipment. Operates power shovel and power hammer.
• Performs site preparation tasks including removal of existing plant material and hardscape, grading and drainage.
• Operates machinery for loading, unloading and transporting materials, equipment and supplies.
• Identifies need for and provide supplemental water with manual operation of automatic irrigation zones and hand watering.
• Assists with the installation, mulching, watering and maintenance of tree, shrub, and groundcover plantings. Installs hardscape elements including gravel, timber walls, and drainage systems.
• Performs equipment maintenance as required.
• Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• High school degree or GED required
• Horticultural expertise preferred

EXPERIENCE:

• 3+ years construction or landscape maintenance experience, preferably in an upscale commercial, residential or resort environment required
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Valid Florida Driver’s License Required

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Responsible for performing basic Construction Gardener functions including: Tree/shrub installation, maintenance of all foliage, detailing and clean up, watering, heavy equipment operating, and mulching, tree rigging, tree staking and guying.

Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.

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Advertised: Aug 10 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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