Construction Gardener

NBC Universal; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

NBC Universal in Orlando is seeking a skilled landscape technician to join the Horticulture team. The role focuses on hands-on maintenance, shrub and tree installations, irrigation support, and site cleanups.

You will work with heavy equipment, perform plant installations, mulching, and ensure safety and environmental policies are followed. 3+ years of experience in upscale settings preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years landscape maintenance experience, preferably in upscale environments.
• High school diploma or GED required; horticultural expertise preferred.
• Experience with tree/shrub installation and hardscape elements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in specimen tree relocation, including ball and burlap operation, jetting in, and staking and guying.
• Trim/prune shrubs, ground covers, vines and some trees; operate hand tools and power equipment.
• Prepare sites by removing existing plant material and hardscape, grading and drainage.
• Operate machinery for loading, unloading and transporting materials and supplies.
• Identify irrigation needs and manage water with irrigation zones and hand watering.
• Install plantings, mulch, water and maintain trees, shrubs and groundcovers; install hardscape elements.
• Perform equipment maintenance and follow EH&S policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Plant identification

Heavy equipment operation

Site preparation

Irrigation management

Mulching and planting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Horticultural knowledge preferred

Tools

Power shovel

Power hammer

Hand tools

Job description

We are currently looking for exceptional candidates to fill positions in the below categories.

Job no: 667852
Work type: Regular (Full-Time)
Location: Orlando
Categories: Technical - Other, Landscaping, Orlando - Technical Services

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.

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.

Advertised: Sep 23 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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