Gardener

NBC Universal; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

NBC Universal is seeking a Landscape Maintenance Worker in Orlando, Florida. The role involves skilled landscape maintenance tasks, including shrub installation, trimming, and using equipment such as mowers. Candidates should have 3-5 years of landscape maintenance experience, ideally in upscale environments. Preferably, applicants should possess a high school diploma or GED, and completion of a horticulture program is beneficial. Competitive compensation is offered for this full-time position.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of landscape maintenance experience in commercial or residential settings.
• Ability to perform shrub installation and proper maintenance.
• Proficiency with heavy equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Trimming and pruning shrubs, ground covers, and trees.
• Installing and maintaining plant material in beds and containers.
• Operating machinery for transporting materials and equipment.
• Mowing and edging turf using riding mowers.

Skills

Plant identification

Machinery operation

Shrub installation

Environmental safety practices

Education

High school degree or GED

Horticulture program completion

Tools

Hand-held tools

2-cycle equipment

Job description

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

Apply now Job no: 662059
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 common plant names; ability to perform shrub installation, foliage maintenance, tree installation, heavy equipment operation, and basic clean up.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for trimming/pruning shrubs, ground covers, vines and some trees and palms with hand-held tools and 2-cycle equipment.
• Performs removal, installation and maintenance of plant material in beds and containers, and manual weeding.
• 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.
• Mowing and edging turf with riding mowers and power equipment.
• Assist in specimen tree relocation, including ball and burlap operation, jetting in, and staking and guying.
• 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 preferred.
• Successful completion horticulture program at Valencia Community College or similar curriculum preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• Three to five years 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 Gardener functions including: Shrub installation, maintenance of all foliage, detailing and clean up, watering, heavy equipment operating, and mulching.

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