Groundskeeper / Gardener

Universal Orlando Resort; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Orlando Resort is seeking a skilled Grounds Maintenance Associate to join the Horticulture team. You will perform landscape maintenance, plant identification, shrub and tree work, and basic clean-up to keep resort grounds pristine and safe.

Responsibilities include pruning, material installation and relocation, irrigation support, mowing with riding mowers, and equipment upkeep. A high school diploma or GED plus 3–5 years in upscale landscape settings is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or preferred.
• Completion of horticulture program preferred.
• Three to five years landscape maintenance experience in upscale settings.

Responsibilities

• Trim/prune shrubs, ground covers, vines and some trees with hand-held tools and equipment.
• Install, remove and maintain plant material in beds and containers; manual weeding.
• Operate machinery for loading, unloading and transport of materials.
• Support irrigation by manual operation and water management.
• Mow and edges turf with riding mowers and power equipment.
• Assist in tree relocation and plant material coating and staking as needed.
• Maintain equipment and follow safety policies.

Skills

Plant identification

Shrub installation

Irrigation management

Mowing and edging

Heavy equipment operation

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Horticulture program completion

Tools

Riding mowers

Power equipment

Irrigation control basics

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

COMPENSATION

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

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