Construction Gardener

NBC Universal; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Orlando is seeking skilled landscape maintenance professionals to join the Horticulture team in Orlando. The role requires identifying 50 common plant names within 90 days, shrub and tree installation, and operating heavy equipment.

Responsibilities include trimming shrubs, site prep, irrigation management, mulching, hardscape installation, and ensuring safety compliance. 3+ years in landscape maintenance or construction are preferred; high school diploma or GED required.

Qualifications

• High school degree or GED required.
• Horticultural expertise preferred.
• 3+ years landscape maintenance or construction experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in specimen tree relocation using ball and burlap, jetting in, and staking/guying.
• Trim/prune shrubs, ground covers, vines and some trees using hand tools; operate power shovel and power hammer.
• Prepare sites by removing existing material, grading and drainage; ensure proper site conditions.
• Operate machinery for loading/unloading and transporting supplies.
• Support irrigation with manual watering and zone management.
• Install mulch, trees, shrubs and groundcovers; construct hardscape elements like gravel and drainage systems.
• Maintain equipment as required and follow EH&S policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Plant identification

Education

High school degree or GED

Job description

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

search results

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.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

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 is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Universal Orlando via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Universal Orlando HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Universal Orlando. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Universal Orlando as a result of the referral or through other means.

Advertised: Sep 23 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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