Construction Gardener: Tree & Shrub Specialist

Universal Studios; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Orlando Resort in Orlando, FL is seeking a skilled Landscape Maintenance Technician to join the Horticulture team. You will identify 50 common plants within 90 days and perform shrub/tree installation, irrigation, and site preparation.

Responsibilities include plant maintenance, equipment operation, and ensuring safety protocols. The role requires hands-on field work and a commitment to quality outdoor spaces within a resort setting.

Qualifications

• High school degree or GED required; horticultural expertise preferred.
• 3+ years construction or landscape maintenance experience in upscale environments.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License required.

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 and palms with hand-held tools and 2-cycle equipment; operates power shovel and power hammer.
• Site preparation: removal of existing plant material and hardscape, grading and drainage.
• Operate machinery for loading, unloading and transporting materials, equipment and supplies.
• Identify need for and provide supplemental water with irrigation zones and hand watering.
• Assist with installation, mulching, watering and maintenance of plantings; install hardscape elements.
• Perform equipment maintenance as required.
• Follow Environmental, Health & Safety policies and team initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Plant identification

Irrigation management

Heavy equipment operation

Shrub installation

Site preparation

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Horticultural knowledge

Tools

Power shovel

Power hammer

Mulching equipment

Job description

Universal Orlando Resort in Orlando, FL is seeking a skilled Landscape Maintenance Technician to join the Horticulture team. You will identify 50 common plants within 90 days and perform shrub/tree installation, irrigation, and site preparation.

Responsibilities include plant maintenance, equipment operation, and ensuring safety protocols. The role requires hands-on field work and a commitment to quality outdoor spaces within a resort setting.