Groundskeeper / Gardener

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

Job summary

Universal Orlando Resort is seeking a skilled Gardener to join the Horticulture team. You will perform landscape maintenance, plant identification, shrub and tree installation, irrigation tasks, and basic cleanup to keep our outdoor spaces pristine.

The role requires 3–5 years of landscape maintenance experience, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid Florida driver’s license. Valencia Community College horticulture coursework preferred.

Qualifications

• Three to five years landscape maintenance experience.
• Valencia Community College horticulture coursework preferred.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Trim and prune shrubs, ground covers, vines, trees and palms using hand tools and equipment.
• Install, maintain and remove plant materials in beds and containers.
• Operate machinery to load, unload, and transport materials and supplies.
• Water plants via irrigation zones or hand watering as needed.
• Mow and edge turf with riding mowers and power equipment.
• Assist in relocation of specimen trees (ball and burlap, jetting, staking).
• Perform routine equipment maintenance.
• Adhere to Environmental, Health & Safety policies and participate in team safety activities.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Plant identification

Heavy equipment operation

Irrigation system operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valencia Community College horticulture program

Tools

Ride-on mower operation

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 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:

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.

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