Lead Landscaper – Campus Grounds & Team Leader

The University of Central Florida Board of Trustees; Orlando (FL); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Central Florida Board of Trustees is seeking a Landscaper II to join the University Operations Landscape team on the Main Campus. You will lead a crew, maintain campus grounds, and ensure landscapes meet departmental standards while coordinating with shop operations and safety protocols.

You will work on-site at UCF, manage day-to-day tasks, and contribute to a welcoming, well-maintained campus for students, staff, and visitors. Strong leadership and IPM knowledge are valued.

Formación

• Minimum: Completion of 9th grade and 2+ years of relevant landscape experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred: 3+ years landscape experience in a commercial or corporate environment.
• Leadership skills to lead and prioritize teams under supervision.

Responsabilidades

• Lead assigned team members in landscape maintenance, utilizing appropriate equipment, hand tools, and materials.
• Report pest problems, damaged plant material, equipment needs, and repairs per IPM plan.
• Check and ensure designated landscape areas meet departmental standards, completing work within the scheduled time-frame.
• Oversee morning dispatch and afternoon return to the shop, ensuring teams are properly equipped and on task.
• Prioritize and lead team work activities, acting as an Assistant Zone Manager for High-Performance Landscape Teams.
• Maintain and clean campus grounds, including vegetation debris removal, raking, and trash removal.
• Provide coaching, training, and quality checks on job assignments, standards, and customer service.
• Schedule safety training for the team, ensuring employees work safely and receive necessary medical attention.
• Report accidents, injuries, and unsafe conditions; respond to emergencies and unforeseen situations.
• Maintain and clean equipment, report equipment needs to the supervisor, and ensure unit processes are followed.
• Perform special tasks such as hauling fill dirt/debris, landscape installations, tree work, etc.

Conocimientos

Leadership experience

English communication

Landscape maintenance

IPM knowledge

Safety awareness

Educación

9th grade or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

The University of Central Florida Board of Trustees is seeking a Landscaper II to join the University Operations Landscape team on the Main Campus. You will lead a crew, maintain campus grounds, and ensure landscapes meet departmental standards while coordinating with shop operations and safety protocols.

You will work on-site at UCF, manage day-to-day tasks, and contribute to a welcoming, well-maintained campus for students, staff, and visitors. Strong leadership and IPM knowledge are valued.