Gardener

Referral Job Portal; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Referral Job Portal is looking for skilled landscape maintenance personnel in Orlando, Florida. The role requires proficiency in plant identification, shrub installation, and heavy equipment operation.

Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience and a high school degree or equivalent. A valid Florida driver's license is a must. The position offers competitive compensation and adheres to equal opportunity employment standards.

Qualifications

• Three to five years landscape maintenance experience, preferably in upscale environments.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License required.
• Successful completion of a horticulture program is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Trim/prune shrubs, ground covers, vines, trees, and palms.
• Operate machinery for transporting materials and supplies.
• Perform removal, installation, and maintenance of plant material.
• Understand and participate in environmental and safety responsibilities.

Skills

Shrub installation

Foliage maintenance

Heavy equipment operation

Plant identification

Irrigation management

Education

High school degree or GED

Horticulture program completion

Tools

2-cycle equipment

Riding mowers

Job description

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 provides 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:

Valid Florida Driver’s License Required

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.

Universal Orlando is an equal opportunity employer. EOE

Advertised: Jun 25 2026 Eastern Daylight Time