Construction Gardener

Universal Orlando Resort; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Orlando Resort is seeking a skilled Landscape Maintenance Technician to join a Horticulture team. You will perform planting, pruning, irrigation adjustments and install hardscape features, with a focus on plant identification of 50 common species within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities include tree/shrub relocation, site preparation, equipment operation, water management, and ongoing maintenance of plantings across upscale resort environments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; horticultural expertise preferred.
• 3+ years of landscape maintenance experience in upscale environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in specimen tree relocation including ball-and-burlap and staking.
• Trim and prune shrubs, ground covers, vines using hand tools and power equipment.
• Prepare sites by removing materials, grading and drainage.
• Operate machinery for loading, unloading and transporting materials.
• Water plants via manual and zone irrigation adjustments.
• Install and maintain tree, shrub and groundcover plantings; install hardscape elements.
• Perform basic equipment maintenance.

Skills

Plant identification

Shrub installation

Tree installation

Irrigation systems

Heavy equipment operation

Grounds maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Power shovel

Power hammer

Irrigation controls

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.
• Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SCOPE:

[If included in JD]

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.

Universal Orlando Resort.

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