Horticulturist

Universal Studios; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Studios Hollywood is seeking a Horticulturist to manage installation, maintenance, inspection, and repair of grounds across the park. Responsibilities include irrigation repairs, plant health care, pruning, and pest/disease identification to keep grounds in pristine condition.

The role requires physical exertion, ability to work flexible hours, and strong communication skills. NBCUniversal policy ensures equal employment opportunities and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• AA degree or equivalent in applicable discipline(s).
• Ability & willingness to work varied schedules, including overtime, weekends and holidays.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must be able to read and interpret safety and maintenance instructions.

Responsibilities

• Prune and trim trees, shrubs, and hedges using hand tools and equipment.
• Maintain beds and containers; repair/replace damaged plant material and perform weeding.
• Mow and edge lawns; fertilize and manage weed control; monitor pests and diseases.
• Water lawns, trees, and plants with irrigation systems; repair systems as needed.
• Assist in relocation of specimen trees including ball and burlap handling.
• Ensure safety SOPs are followed and promote guest service excellence.

Skills

Plant identification

Irrigation maintenance

Pest identification

Safety procedures

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

Maximo

MS Office

Job description

The Horticulturist is responsible for all aspects of installation, maintenance, inspection and/or repair of the grounds of property owned and operated by Universal Studios Hollywood and throughout the park and other duties assigned within the Landscaping department. Specific duties include, but are not limited to: irrigation repairs and maintenance, plant identification and proper planting and pruning techniques, along with pest and disease identification, specific water needs and identifying drought stress, chemical application and maintaining plant health and appearance standards to a high level.

Responsibilities

• Prune and trim trees, shrubs, and hedges with hand-held tools and 2-cycle equipment. Trim and pick flowers, and clean flower beds. Use hand tools such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge and brush trimmers.
• Remove, install and maintain high visual standard of plant material in beds and containers, in addition to repairing/replacing damage and manual weeding.
• Mow and edge lawns, using power mowers and edgers. Care for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing and removing thatch, and trimming and edging around flower beds, walks, and walls. Fertilizer/weed control application and identify/communicate possible pest/disease presence.
• Water lawns, trees, and plants, using primarily irrigation systems, plus hoses, or watering cans. Maintain and repair irrigation systems as necessary. Identify drought stress and correct in timely manner.
• Assist in specimen tree relocation, including ball and burlap operation, jetting in, and staking and guying.
• Equipment cleaning, care and maintenance.
• Adhere to all Standard Operating Procedures within Technical Services and USH at large.
• Promote and provide extraordinary guest service for both internal and external guests; answer questions, offer information, and provide assistance in a courteous manner.
• Understand and demonstrate the proper use of safety practices and ensure department standards are maintained and safety policies for the Park upheld.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Desired Characteristics

• Demonstrated ability to work with all levels of employees and management, and willingness to give assistance to co-workers.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently under pressure; proactive thinker/selfstarter
• Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook; knowledge of inventory software, i.e. Maximo
• Ability to contribute to system improvement process

Qualifications/Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Associate's degree (AA) from a two-year college/technical school in applicable discipline(s) or equivalent experience
• Ability & willingness to work a variety of schedules, overtime, weekends and holidays with short notice
• Ability and willingness to respond to incidents in locations requiring climbing, fall-protection, and other nontraditional work-environments.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal communication skills both verbal and written on a technical level
• Able to work independently
• Requires moderate to heavy physical exertion
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull heavy materials and objects up to 50lbs.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, climb, etc. for extended periods of time

Starting pay rate of $32.78 per hour

Additional Information:

NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

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